Neapolitan Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe
Delight in these delicious Neapolitan Sugar Cookie Bars featuring layers of classic sugar cookie dough infused with rich cocoa and sweet strawberry flavor. Easy to prepare and perfect for dessert or snack time, these bars combine the beloved flavors of Neapolitan in a convenient and tasty bar form.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Base Cookie Dough
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Chocolate Layer
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Strawberry Layer
- 1 teaspoon strawberry flavoring or extract
- Optional: 1-2 tablespoons finely chopped freeze-dried strawberries for texture
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- Divide the Dough: Split the cookie dough into three equal parts. To one portion, mix in the cocoa powder and vanilla extract until evenly combined for the chocolate layer. To another portion, fold in the strawberry flavoring and optional freeze-dried strawberries for the strawberry layer. Leave the last portion plain for the classic sugar cookie layer.
- Layer the Dough in the Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Press the plain cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the pan. Next, press the cocoa chocolate dough carefully over the plain dough to create the chocolate layer. Finally, spread the strawberry dough layer over the chocolate, smoothing the top evenly.
- Bake the Bars: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Slice: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, lift the bars out using the parchment paper and slice into squares or rectangles as desired.
Notes
- You can substitute strawberry flavoring with natural strawberry puree for a fresher taste, but adjust the dough consistency as needed.
- For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free flour blend suitable for cookies.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Add a drizzle of melted white chocolate on top for an extra decorative touch.
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