Easy Chewy Confetti Cookie Bars
These easy chewy confetti cookie bars are perfect for back-to-school snacks, featuring a delightful balance of chewy centers and slightly crisp edges with colorful sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (220g) packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup confetti sprinkles
- Optional: ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- Optional: dairy-free milk (to adjust dough consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan lightly with butter or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated, then stir in the vanilla extract until the batter is glossy and smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the confetti sprinkles gently to avoid color bleeding. Add mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts if desired.
- Spread the dough evenly in the prepared baking pan using a spatula, smoothing the top and pressing lightly.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until edges are golden brown and the center is set but still soft. A toothpick inserted should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for about 30 minutes before cutting into 12-15 bars.
Notes
For cleaner edges, chill the dough for 15 minutes before baking. Rotate the pan halfway through baking for even coloring. Use a sharp knife and wipe it clean between cuts for neat slices. Chilling bars before cutting helps prevent crumbling. Use sturdy sprinkles like Wilton to avoid color bleeding. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend containing xanthan gum. For vegan, use vegan butter and flax eggs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (assuming 12 b
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Protein: 2
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