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Pop Tart Cookie Bars

Delicious Pop Tart Cookie Bars That Bring Back Childhood Joy

Easy Strawberry Pop Tart Cookie Bars combining nostalgia with modern baking for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 8 minutes
Servings: 8 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar
  • 2 large Large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can swap with vanilla bean paste
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Weigh for accuracy
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt Enhances overall flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it's fresh
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Strawberry Preserves Can use other flavors like grape or raspberry
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sift before mixing
  • 2 tablespoons Whole Milk Can substitute with non-dairy alternatives
  • 1/4 cup Rainbow Sprinkles For decoration

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • 8x8 Square Metal Baking Pan
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Strawberry Pop Tart Cookie Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a stand mixer, cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar for about 3 minutes.
  3. Add large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, along with vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually mix in all-purpose flour, fine sea salt, and baking soda until just combined.
  5. Cover the dough tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 20 minutes.
  6. Press half of the dough into the bottom of the baking pan and freeze for 10 minutes.
  7. Spread strawberry preserves over the frozen layer, then cover with the second half of the dough.
  8. Bake for 25 to 28 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
  9. Cool the bars for 15 minutes, then prepare the glaze and drizzle it over the cooled bars.
  10. Finish with a sprinkle of rainbow sprinkles and let the glaze set before cutting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These bars can be made with various jam flavors for different tastes and can be enjoyed warm or chilled.

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