These Patriotic Sugar Cookie bars are an easy and fun treat to make. Which is perfect because the 4th is busy enough without spending inordinate amounts of time making treats.
For these simple sugar cookie bars, I used Patriotic M+M’s which I found at Target but you could also order them on Amazon. I also sprinkled them with some Red White And Blue Jimmies for a fun festive look!
Throwing these sugar cookie bars in a pan is so much easier than rolling and cutting them out with cookie cutters! It’s SUCH a time saver.
Ingredients
1/2 c.unsalted butter (softened)
1c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 t. baking soda
1 1/2 c. Patriotic M+M's (divided)
sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
Pre heat the oven to 375 degrees and foil and grease a 9x13 pan with cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing thoroughly.
Add the flour, mixing in three additions and mix in the salt and baking soda in between the flour additions, mixing until all is incorporated. Using a large wooden spoon, mix in 1 cup of the M+M's
Spread the batter evenly into the pan and press the remaining half cup of M+M's onto the top of the batter. Sprinkle sprinkles on top. (optional)
Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Do not over bake.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing into 24 bars.
Enjoy!
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