Description
The Best Patriotic Sugar Cookie Bars are soft, buttery, and topped with creamy frosting and festive red, white, and blue decorations. These easy dessert bars are perfect for 4th of July celebrations, summer parties, picnics, and holiday dessert tables. With simple ingredients and a colorful finish, they are a guaranteed crowd favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Sugar Cookie Bars
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup red, white, and blue sprinkles
For the Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3–4 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- Pinch of salt
- Red and blue food coloring
For Decoration
- Red, white, and blue sprinkles
- Star sprinkles
- Edible glitter
- White chocolate drizzle (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the cookie dough: Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, then mix until combined.
- Add dry ingredients: Mix flour, baking powder, and salt into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms. Fold in patriotic sprinkles.
- Bake the bars: Press dough evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 20–25 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely.
- Prepare frosting: Beat butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, cream, and salt until smooth and fluffy.
- Decorate: Spread frosting over cooled cookie bars and decorate with red, white, and blue sprinkles or designs.
- Slice and serve: Cut into squares and serve at your patriotic celebration.
Notes
For cleaner slices, chill the frosted cookie bars for 30 minutes before cutting. These bars can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Customize the colors and sprinkles for any holiday or celebration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie bar
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: patriotic sugar cookie bars, 4th of july dessert, red white and blue cookies, summer party dessert, sugar cookie recipe, holiday treats
