Description
Pop Tart Cookie Bars are a delightful blend of nostalgia and indulgence, featuring a soft, chewy cookie base filled with luscious fruit jam and topped with sweet icing. These bars are perfect for parties, after-school snacks, or a well-deserved treat any day of the week. With their vibrant colors and irresistible flavors, they are sure to bring joy in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fruit jam (your choice)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tbsp milk (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spread half the dough in the prepared pan. Spoon fruit jam over it and layer with remaining dough.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown. Let cool before icing with powdered sugar mixed with milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 38mg