Description
Delightful Patriotic sugar cookie bars that evoke feelings of nostalgia and joy, perfect for any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red, white, and blue food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix well after each addition. Incorporate the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour and baking powder in another bowl. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Divide the dough into three bowls, tint one red and another blue with food coloring, keeping the last bowl plain.
- Spread the red dough into the bottom of the prepared pan, followed by the white, and finally the blue on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and set. Allow to cool before slicing into squares.
Notes
For variations, consider lemon or almond extract, and top with glaze or festive sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: patriotic dessert, sugar cookie bars, festive cookies, easy dessert, summer treats