Poptart Cookie Bars Recipe
These Poptart Cookie Bars are a delightful twist on a classic treat, combining flaky cookie layers with a sweet strawberry filling and a colorful icing topping. Perfect for a fun and tasty dessert!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 15 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 2 1/2 cups + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (*see notes below for measuring*)
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Filling and Topping:
- 2/3 cup strawberry preserves
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2–2 tbsp whole milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Rainbow sprinkles (for decorating)
Instructions
- Line the Pan: Preheat oven to 375 F/190 C. Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mix well.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Mix in flour, salt, and baking soda until combined.
- Chill Dough: Refrigerate dough for 20 minutes.
- Press Dough: Press half of the dough into the pan.
- Layer and Bake: Layer preserves on dough, top with remaining dough, and bake for 25-28 minutes.
- Ice and Decorate: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Pour over bars, add sprinkles, and let set before cutting and serving.
Notes
- Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for best results.
- Properly measure flour for accurate dough consistency.
- Allow bars to cool completely before icing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Poptart Cookie Bars, Strawberry Cookie Bars, Dessert Recipe
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