Healthy Funfetti Cookie Bars
Soft and chewy Healthy Funfetti Cookie Bars that taste like birthday cake batter! Made healthier with whole wheat flour, less butter and zero refined sugar for the perfect lightened-up party dessert!
Servings: 16
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup cane sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 egg + 1 egg yolk lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup butter melted and slightly cooled
- 3 Tbsp milk of choice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1/3 cup white chocolate chips I used Lily's
- 1/3 cup rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Prep your pan. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- Mix the dry ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat pastry flour, baking powder, cane sugar and salt until combined.
- Mix the wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, lightly beat the egg and egg yolk. Add the melted butter, milk, vanilla extract and almond extract, whisking until smooth.
- Make the batter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. The batter will be thick, which is exactly what you want. Fold in the white chocolate chips and sprinkles, being careful not to over-mix.
- Spread into the pan. Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly using a spatula.Since the batter is thick, gently press it into the corner of the pan. Top with extra sprinkles, if desired.
- Bake the bars. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing into squares. This helps them to set properly and gives you clean cuts.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 bar | Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 21.7g | Protein: 1.9g | Fat: 5.4g | Saturated Fat: 2.8g | Cholesterol: 32.4mg | Sodium: 29.3mg | Fiber: 2.3g | Sugar: 11g