Description
Red White and Blue Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are a delightful treat that embodies festive spirit and deliciousness, making them perfect for any gathering. These chewy bars, loaded with mini chocolate chips and topped with a sweet vanilla frosting, not only look visually striking but are also incredibly easy to prepare. Whether it’s a family barbecue, birthday party, or summer picnic, these vibrant cookie bars are sure to be the highlight of your dessert table. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or chilled; either way, they promise to bring smiles to everyone’s faces!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups sifted powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually incorporate into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Spread dough into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Let cool completely.
- For frosting, beat softened butter with powdered sugar until creamy; add heavy cream and vanilla until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cookie bars, cut into squares, and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg