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Red, White & Blue Fourth of July Cookie Bars

Celebrate with Delicious Fourth of July Cookie Bars


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  • Author: rimi
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x

Description

Festive and colorful cookie bars featuring a buttery sugar cookie base, a tangy cream cheese layer, and fresh patriotic berries.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9×9 inch pan.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  3. Mix in flour and salt until just combined.
  4. Press dough into the bottom of the pan.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
  6. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together; spread over the warm base.
  7. Arrange blueberries and raspberries in a patriotic pattern on top.
  8. Bake for another 10 minutes until set.
  9. Cool completely before slicing.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American