Description
Indulge in a delightful fusion of classic toaster pastries and chewy cookie bars. This recipe creates a perfectly balanced dessert, ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6–8 Poptarts (your favorite flavor, e.g., Strawberry, Raspberry)
- For Optional Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk or water
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang, and lightly grease.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Press about two-thirds of the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Arrange Poptarts over the dough in a single layer. Crumble the remaining dough over the Poptarts.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until edges are golden and the center is set.
- Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting and slicing.
- For optional glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk/water, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bars and let set before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25-30 mins