Description
A colorful, chewy, and buttery dessert perfect for celebrating Independence Day. These bars feature a rich cookie base with a vibrant patriotic swirl on top.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Red, Blue, and White food coloring
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for frosting swirl)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9 inch pan with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and both sugars together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Sift in flour, baking soda, and salt, then fold gently into the wet ingredients.
- Press dough into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool completely, then apply colored frosting swirls using a toothpick for a festive effect.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American