This 4th of July Cookie Bar recipe is so delicious and SO DANG EASY to make! I promise you these 4th of July Cookies will be a huge hit with the adults and kids.

I love when any holiday rolls around and people have super cute cookies. The problem is, I can’t decorate cookies to save my life.

Yes, I’ve watched all those awesome Facebook videos where someone decorates amazing cookies in seconds. Not ever going to be a thing for me.

Just keeping it real.

Now, these 4th of July cookies are pretty awesome because they literally take zero decorating skills. As long as you can put some frosting on with a butter knife or spatula, you’re good to go.

My kids love this recipe. I mean who doesn’t love a good patriotic dessert, right?

4th of July Cookies

Keep in mind that in this recipe, I do make my own frosting. However, you can also just use store bought. Totally up to you!

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Combine butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer.

Step 3

Add sugar and mix well.

Step 4

Mix in the egg and the vanilla.

Step 5

Add in the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 6

Mix well until the dough forms.

Step 7

Fold in holiday sprinkles (I used about ½ cup. You could do more or less).

Step 8

Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray.

Step 9

Bake for 30 – 35 minutes (time may depend on how thick your dough is).

Step 10

Remove from oven and let cool completely.

Step 11

While the cookie is cooling, make the frosting (directions below).

Step 12

Once the cookie is cooled, remove from baking dish and frost. Garnish with holiday sprinkles and cut into squares or bars.

Looking for another easy 4th of July Dessert? You HAVE to check out this Patriotic Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs recipe. 

4th of July Cookies

Yield: 12

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

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Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 egg white
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups unbleached flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• holiday sprinkles
• Frosting
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Combine butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer. 

3. Add sugar and mix well. 

4. Mix in the egg and the vanilla. 

5. Add in the flour, baking powder, and salt. 

6. Mix well until the dough forms.

7. Fold in holiday sprinkles (I used about ½ cup. You could do more or less).

8. Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray. 

9. Bake for 30 - 35 minutes (time may depend on how thick your dough is). 

10. Remove from oven and let cool completely. 

11. While the cookie is cooling, make the frosting (directions below). 

12. Once the cookie is cooled, remove from baking dish and frost.

    Garnish with holiday sprinkles and cut into squares or bars. 

Frosting

1. Cream together softened butter and vanilla. 

2. Add in powdered sugar and salt. 

3. Mix well with a fork or an electric mixer. 

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 581Total Fat: 32gSaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 320mgCarbohydrates: 71gFiber: 1gSugar: 50gProtein: 5g