St Patricks Rainbow Bars (Print version)

Buttery bars layered with colorful sprinkles and white chocolate chips for a festive treat.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Mix-Ins

09 - 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
10 - 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles, divided

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract; whisk until fully combined.
04 - Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients using a spatula, mixing until just combined.
05 - Stir in white chocolate chips and 1/3 cup of rainbow sprinkles into the batter.
06 - Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining sprinkles over the top.
07 - Bake 25–28 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
08 - Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into bars.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to make in just 45 minutes from start to finish
  • Festive and colorful, perfect for St. Patrick's Day celebrations
  • Buttery, soft texture with bursts of sweet white chocolate in every bite
  • Kid-friendly and fun to decorate with rainbow sprinkles
  • Makes 16 generous bars, ideal for parties and sharing
02 -
  • Use room temperature eggs for smoother mixing and better texture
  • Don't overbake—the bars should look slightly underdone in the center for a soft, chewy result
  • Reserve some sprinkles for topping to create a colorful, eye-catching finish
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting to prevent crumbling
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain freshness
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