Description
These Strawberry Rhubarb Sugar Cookie Bars feature a soft buttery sugar cookie base layered with sweet strawberries, tart rhubarb, and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. They’re colorful, easy to make, and perfect for spring parties, picnics, or anytime you crave a fruity dessert bar.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
For the Sugar Cookie Base
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Fruit Layer
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 cup fresh rhubarb, diced
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the cookie base: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in the egg and vanilla. Mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
- Add the fruit: Toss the strawberries and rhubarb with the sugar and cornstarch. Spread the fruit evenly over the cookie dough.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set. Cool completely in the pan.
- Frost and serve: Beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over the cooled bars, then slice into squares and serve.
Notes
For the cleanest slices, refrigerate the bars for 30 minutes after frosting. Fresh fruit gives the best texture, but frozen strawberries and rhubarb can be used if thawed and well drained. Garnish with fresh strawberry slices for an extra-pretty presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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