Strawberry Rhubarb Sugar Cookie Bars

Strawberry Rhubarb Sugar Cookie Bars

This amazing sugar cookie bars recipe makes for the perfect dessert!

Ingredients

  • sugar cookie bars
  • butter softened
    ½ c
  • sugar
    1 c
  • eggs
    2
  • vanilla
    1 tsp
  • flour
    2 ½ c
  • salt
    ½ tsp
  • baking soda
    ¼ tsp
  • diced strawberries
    1 c
  • thinly sliced rhubarb
    1 c
  • cream cheese
    1 ½ c
  • sugar
    ½ c
  • unsalted butter

    , melted

    ½ c
  • packed brown sugar
    ¾ c
  • salt
    ¼ tsp
  • all-purpose flour
    1 ¼ c

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper or spray with non-stick cooking spray.

  2. 2

    To make the sugar cookie base, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

  3. 3

    Add eggs, one at a time, scraping down bowl before each addition.

  4. 4

    Mix in vanilla.

  5. 5

    Combine flour, salt, and baking soda in a separate bowl.

  6. 6

    Gradually add flour mixer to butter/sugar mixture.

  7. 7

    Beat on low until all flour is just incorporated.

  8. 8

    Press dough down in pan evenly.

  9. 9

    In a clean bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar for 3 minutes on high until sugar is dissolved.

  10. 10

    Stir in diced strawberries and sliced rhubarb.

  11. 11

    Spread fruit cream cheese mixture over pressed cookie dough.

  12. 12

    To make the crumb topping combine melted butter, brown sugar, salt, and flour until small pea sized clumps form.

  13. 13

    Sprinkle over cream cheese mixture.

  14. 14

    Bake bars for 45 minutes or until a knife is inserted and comes out clean.

  15. 15

    Cool and slice into bars.

Strawberry Rhubarb Sugar Cookie Bars

Strawberry Rhubarb Sugar Cookie Bars

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About this Recipe

Ready for a dessert that captures the vibrant essence of spring and summer? These Strawberry Rhubarb Sugar Cookie Bars combine the comforting sweetness of a classic cookie with the bright, tangy flavors of seasonal fruit for an irresistible treat. You'll love how this recipe brings together familiar favorites in a delightful new form.

The magic of these bars lies in the harmonious blend of sweet strawberries and distinctively tart rhubarb. Paired with a tender, buttery sugar cookie base, this combination creates a perfect balance of flavors and textures in every square. It's a recipe designed to deliver genuine satisfaction.

Anticipate a tender, buttery sugar cookie foundation supporting a vibrant, fruity layer. The tartness of the rhubarb beautifully cuts through the sweetness of the strawberries and the rich cookie, creating a dessert that is both comforting and wonderfully bright. The inclusion of cream cheese and brown sugar components suggests a complex and appealing texture, adding richness and depth to the overall experience. This makes for a delightful dessert that is sure to please any palate.

This recipe celebrates the classic pairing of strawberries and rhubarb, ensuring a signature vibrant flavor profile. The substantial amounts of butter and sugar ensure a rich, satisfying cookie base, while the inclusion of cream cheese and brown sugar points to a delightful texture, potentially a creamy layer or a crumbly topping that complements the fruit beautifully.

These Strawberry Rhubarb Sugar Cookie Bars are perfect for a spring picnic, a summer potluck, or as a delightful dessert to share with friends and family on any occasion.

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