4th of July Chocolate Chip Bar Cookies

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Impress your guests with this easy-to-make homemade recipe for 4th of July Chocolate Chip Bar Cookies with red, white and blue sprinkles.

Prep Time10

Cook Time17

Total Time35

Course: Desserts, Holidays

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 4th of July Chocolate Chip Bar Cookies

Servings: bars

Calories: 206kcal

Author: Lois

Get Recipe Ingredients

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Spread the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Sprinkle the top with mini red, white, and blue M&Ms and festive sprinkles. Gently press them into the surface so they stick.
Bake for 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Let the cookie bars cool completely in the pan. Once cool, lift them out using the parchment paper and cut into 16 squares.

Use parchment paper for easy removal and cleaner slices.
Watch the bake time—remove when edges are set and the center is slightly soft.
Cool completely before cutting for the best texture and clean cuts.
Stick to the recommended pan size to ensure even baking.
Spread the dough evenly with a spatula so the bars bake uniformly.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Perfect for patriotic parties or picnics!