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Easy Firecracker Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe with Festive Sprinkles for Perfect Holidays

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These easy firecracker sugar cookie bars feature a soft, chewy center with crisp edges and festive sprinkles, making them a quick and crowd-pleasing treat perfect for holidays and celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ¾ cups (345 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (85 grams) festive sprinkles (nonpareils or jimmies recommended)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan, smoothing the top to about ½ inch thickness.
  7. Sprinkle the festive sprinkles evenly over the top, pressing a few lightly into the dough.
  8. Bake for 20–25 minutes, checking at 20 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  9. Remove from oven and cool completely in the pan on a cooling rack for at least 30 minutes.
  10. Slice into squares or rectangles and serve.

Notes

If edges brown too fast, tent the pan loosely with foil halfway through baking to keep the center chewy. Use nonpareils or jimmies sprinkles to prevent color bleeding. For easier slicing and cleanup, line the pan with parchment paper with overhang. Butter should be softened but not melted for best creaming results. Avoid overmixing after adding flour to prevent tough bars.

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