Description
These Poptart Cookie Bars combine a chewy cookie base with your favorite fruit-filled Poptarts, topped with a sweet glaze. An easy-to-bake treat that’s perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6–8 Poptarts (fruit-filled recommended)
- For the Glaze:
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream
- Optional: Sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- 1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
- 2. Cream Butter & Sugars: In a large bowl, cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- 4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5. Form Base Layer: Press two-thirds of the cookie dough evenly into the prepared pan.
- 6. Place Poptarts: Arrange Poptarts in a single layer over the cookie dough base, gently pressing down.
- 7. Add Top Layer: Crumble the remaining cookie dough evenly over the Poptarts.
- 8. Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and the center is set.
- 9. Cool Completely: Let bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before glazing and cutting.
- 10. Make Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar and milk/cream until smooth, adjusting consistency as needed.
- 11. Glaze & Serve: Drizzle glaze over cooled bars, add sprinkles if desired. Once glaze sets, lift from pan and cut into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins