Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp butter (salted or unsalted, softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
- Patriotic sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 2 tbsp brown sugar until smooth.
- Add in the egg, 2 tsp vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using). Mix well.
- Combine baking powder, flour, cornstarch, and salt in another bowl. Gradually add to the wet mixture until combined.
- Spread the dough into a greased 8×8 inch baking pan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until edges start to turn golden. Let cool completely.
- Mix together 4 tbsp softened butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 3 tbsp heavy cream until fluffy and smooth.
- Spread frosting over the cooled cookie layer and top with patriotic sprinkles.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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