Description
Delightful and colorful cookie bars infused with matcha for a festive twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tbsp matcha powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Holiday sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well incorporated.
- Add the matcha powder and vanilla extract, mixing until fully blended.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and sprinkle holiday sprinkles on top, pressing them in gently.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before cutting into squares or rectangles and enjoy!
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour blend. Optional: drizzle with melted chocolate before adding sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: holiday treat, cookie bars, matcha, festive dessert, family baking