Description
Cream Cheese Funfetti Bars are a festive treat combining a rich cream cheese base with colorful funfetti sprinkles, topped with a creamy frosting. These bars are perfect for celebrations or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup funfetti sprinkles
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp milk
- Optional: additional funfetti sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray and optionally line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Gradually add the granulated sugar and beat until light and incorporated.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape the sides of the bowl to mix thoroughly. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the funfetti sprinkles gently, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While the bars bake, prepare the frosting by combining softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk in a medium bowl. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Let the bars cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the bars, and cut them into squares. Optionally, decorate with additional funfetti sprinkles. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Dairy-free: Use dairy-free butter and cream cheese, and a plant-based milk alternative.
- Gluten-free: Substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- For a vegan version, replace eggs with flax eggs and use vegan butter and cream cheese.
- If you prefer a lower-sugar version, consider using a sugar substitute like erythritol or monk fruit sweetener.
- Optional flavor variations: Add chocolate chips, nuts, or citrus zest for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cream cheese bars, funfetti bars, cake bars, festive dessert, sweet bars, funfetti dessert