Poptart Cookie Bars (Printable)
Soft sugar cookie base with strawberry jam filling, vanilla glaze, and colorful sprinkles for a fun nostalgic dessert.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cookie Base
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 2 tsp vanilla extract
05 - 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
06 - ½ tsp baking powder
07 - ½ tsp salt
→ Filling
08 - ¾ cup strawberry jam or preferred flavor
→ Glaze & Topping
09 - 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
10 - 2–3 tbsp milk
11 - ¼ tsp vanilla extract
12 - Sprinkles for decoration
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
03 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Press two-thirds of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan, creating a smooth layer.
07 - Spread strawberry jam evenly over the dough layer, leaving a small border around edges.
08 - Crumble remaining dough over jam layer and press gently to adhere.
09 - Bake for 23–27 minutes until edges are golden brown and center is set.
10 - Let cool completely in pan on wire rack before glazing.
11 - Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable.
12 - Drizzle glaze evenly over cooled bars and immediately sprinkle with colorful sprinkles.
13 - Allow glaze to set for 15 minutes, then cut into 16 bars and serve.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They taste like nostalgia but with a soft, chewy cookie texture that somehow makes them even better than the original
- The dough comes together in one bowl and you probably have everything in your pantry right now
02 -
- Press the dough firmly into the pan so it bakes evenly and does not leave gaps near the edges
- Let these cool completely before adding the glaze or it will melt right off
03 -
- Chill the dough for 15 minutes if it feels too sticky to work with
- Rotate the pan halfway through baking for even golden color