Soft, chewy, not too sweet - these bars were a crowd favorite.
Prep Time25 minutesmins
Cook Time32 minutesmins
Total Time57 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Servings: 36bars
Ingredients
1cupunsalted butterroom temperature
1 ½cup(360 g) packed light brown sugar
2large eggs
4teaspoonsvanilla extract
2teaspoonbaking powder
1teaspoonsalt
2 ½cups(300g) all-purpose flour
2cupswhite chocolate chips
1cuprainbow sprinklesplus 4 tablespoons for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 F. Line an 9x13" baking pan with parchment paper.
Cream the butter and brown sugar together for 2 minutes, using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed.
Add the egg, vanilla, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined, then scrape down sides of the bowl.
Add the flour, mix on low speed until just combined, then scrape down sides of the bowl.
Stir in the white chocolate chips and 1 cup sprinkles until evenly distributed.
Press the dough into the prepared pan, then top with the additional 4 tablespoons of sprinkles.
Bake for 32 minutes or until lightly golden brown around the edges.
Let cool fully, then serve.
These bars will keep for 3 days tightly wrapped or could be frozen for longer storage.
Notes
I doubled the recipe from Shelly's original and added only ⅔ the quantity of white chocolate she called for - if you'd like to convert back, bake these in an 8x8'' pan for 20-25 minutes.