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Funfetti Cake Batter Cookie Bars – Easy White Chocolate Chunk Recipe

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These Funfetti Cake Batter Cookie Bars combine the nostalgic flavor of vanilla cake batter with gooey cookie texture and melty white chocolate chunks, all topped with colorful sprinkles. Perfect for celebrations, potlucks, or a cheerful treat any day.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 1/3 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles (jimmies)
  • 1 cup white chocolate chunks or chips
  • Extra sprinkles for topping (optional)
  • White chocolate drizzle (melt 2 oz white chocolate with 1 tsp coconut oil, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy lifting.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
  4. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) to the wet mixture. Whisk until glossy and smooth.
  5. Pour in milk and whisk briefly.
  6. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir gently with a rubber spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  7. Fold in rainbow sprinkles and white chocolate chunks lightly.
  8. Scrape batter into prepared pan and smooth the top evenly. Sprinkle extra sprinkles on top if desired.
  9. Bake for 22–25 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and center is just set. A toothpick should come out with moist crumbs.
  10. Cool pan on a rack for at least 20 minutes (or refrigerate for 10 minutes to speed up).
  11. Lift bars out using parchment overhang. Slice into squares or rectangles.
  12. Optional: Drizzle with melted white chocolate and scatter extra sprinkles. Let drizzle set before serving.

Notes

For ultra-soft bars, wrap cooled slices in plastic and store overnight; flavors meld and texture improves. Always use jimmies sprinkles for best results. Don’t overmix batter after adding flour. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 blend. Dairy-free options work well. If bars seem dry, reduce bake time; if center sinks, bake a bit longer. Bars taste even better the next day.

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