Description
Delicious and fun Poptart Cookie Bars combining buttery cookie dough with chunks of strawberry Pop-Tarts and a sweet strawberry jam layer, finished with a powdered sugar glaze and optional sprinkles. Perfect for a nostalgic dessert that’s easy to make and share.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 5–6 strawberry Pop-Tarts, chopped
- ½ cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Layer & Glaze
- ½ cup strawberry jam
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- Rainbow sprinkles for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Add Pop-Tarts & Chips: Gently fold in the chopped strawberry Pop-Tarts and white chocolate chips if using, incorporating them evenly throughout the dough.
- Form Base Layer: Spread two-thirds of the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan and press it down firmly to form the bottom crust.
- Add Jam Layer: Spread the strawberry jam evenly over the cookie dough base.
- Top Layer: Drop spoonfuls of the remaining dough over the jam layer. Gently spread it out to cover the jam as much as possible.
- Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and set.
- Cool: Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan.
- Prepare Glaze: Mix powdered sugar with 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle rainbow sprinkles on top if desired. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Use any Pop-Tart flavor and jam variety to customize your bars.
- Add a pinch of almond extract to the dough for extra flavor.
- Substitute white chocolate chips with regular chocolate chips or skip them altogether.
- Ensure bars are fully cooled before glazing to prevent melting.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
