Description
A festive, chewy, and colorful dessert perfect for July 4th celebrations. These buttery bars feature patriotic swirls and candy toppings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Red and Blue gel food coloring
- 1/2 cup red, white, and blue M&Ms
- 1/4 cup patriotic sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- Divide dough into three bowls; color one red and one blue, leave one white.
- Dollop colors into the pan and swirl gently with a knife.
- Top with M&Ms and sprinkles.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool completely before slicing into bars.