Fourth of July Sugar Cookie Bars
These Fourth of July Sugar Cookie Bars are the ultimate sweet treat for your summer festivities! Soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor, these cookie bars feature a creamy frosting and vibrant red, white, and blue sprinkles that make them perfect for Independence Day celebrations. Easy to whip up and customizable for any occasion, they’re ideal for picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings. Just slice into squares for shareable portions that will delight guests of all ages. Celebrate summer with these irresistible dessert bars that are sure to become a favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup butter (room temperature)
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons red, white, and blue sprinkles
- 2 cups frosting (canned or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a half sheet pan (15x10x1) with parchment paper or aluminum foil and spray lightly with cooking spray.
- In a stand mixer bowl, cream together softened butter, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla; mix until well combined.
- Gradually add flour, baking powder, and baking soda on low speed until just incorporated. Gently fold in sprinkles.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until edges are golden brown. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg