Poptart Cookie Bars
Pop tart cookie bars are a fun and delightful twist on the beloved classic pop tart, easily combining the chewy, fruity goodness of strawberry preserves with the buttery texture of sugar cookies. This recipe is perfect for parties, bake sales, or simply as a sweet treat at home. Brightly colored and incredibly scrumptious, these bars are sure to bring joy to both kids and adults alike. With minimal effort and common pantry ingredients, you can whip up a batch that’s perfect for sharing!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Total Time: 48 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 15 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- â…” cup strawberry preserves
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1½ – 2 tablespoons whole milk
- Rainbow sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one by one, then mix in vanilla.
- Combine flour, salt, and baking soda; mix until just combined.
- Chill dough for about 20 minutes, then press half into the prepared pan.
- Freeze the first layer while preparing the second layer with remaining dough and strawberry preserves.
- Top with remaining dough and bake for about 25–28 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely before icing with a mixture of powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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