Cake Batter Cookie Bars – Soft, Chewy & Frosted with Cream Cheese Bliss
These Cake Batter Cookie Bars are the ultimate birthday cake-inspired treat! Soft, chewy, loaded with sprinkles, and topped with rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any celebration! 🎂
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Servings: 24 Servings
Calories: 145kcal
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Ingredients
For the Frosting
- 4 oz cream cheese room temp
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter room temp
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Prepare Your Pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal. Leave some overhang on the sides for lifting out later!
2. Cream the Butter & Sugar
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes). This step is key for soft, chewy bars!
3. Add Wet Ingredients
- Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and cake batter extract until smooth and combined.
4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
5. Stir in Sprinkles
- Gently fold in the sprinkles—don’t overmix, or the colors might bleed!
6. Bake
- Press the dough evenly into your prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the center looks slightly underbaked. Trust me, underbaking is key for ultimate chewiness!
7. Cool Completely
- Let the cake batter cookie bars cool in the pan for 30 minutes before frosting. Rushing this step = frosting meltdown.
8. Make the Frosting
- Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla, mixing until fluffy.
9. Frost & Serve the Cake Batter Cookie Bars
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake batter cookie bars. Add more sprinkles on top because why not? Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 24g | Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1.5g | Fat: 6.5g | Sugar: 15g