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Neapolitan Sugar Cookie Bars

Delicious Neapolitan Sugar Cookie Bars with Tart Raspberry Glaze

These Neapolitan Sugar Cookie Bars combine chocolate and vanilla layers with a tart raspberry glaze, making them irresistible treats full of flavor.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 24 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can use dairy-free alternative
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 large Egg Can replace with flax egg
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Pure extract is best
  • 1/2 tsp Almond Extract Can substitute with additional vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a good substitute
For the Chocolate Layer
  • 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder Unsweetened
For the Raspberry Glaze
  • 1 cup Fresh Raspberries Can swap with any berry
  • 1 cup Confectioners’ Sugar Adjust based on desired sweetness

Equipment

  • 8-inch square pan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Neapolitan Sugar Cookie Bars
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare an 8-inch square pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  3. In another bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the unsalted butter until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Gradually add the granulated and brown sugars, mixing to create a light and fluffy texture.
  4. Incorporate the egg, almond extract, vanilla extract, and sour cream into the butter-sugar mixture. Mix on medium speed until fully combined.
  5. Divide the dough in half, gently mix cocoa powder into one half.
  6. Spread the chocolate dough evenly across the bottom of your prepared pan. Layer the reserved vanilla dough on top, spreading it evenly.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until the bars are light golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. While the cookie bars cool, smash fresh raspberries through a fine-mesh strainer to extract juice, then whisk in confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
  9. Once the bars have cooled completely, pour the raspberry glaze over the top and spread evenly.
  10. Allow the glaze to set for about 30 minutes, then slice into 24 squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store well-wrapped Neapolitan Sugar Cookie Bars at room temperature for up to 4 days or refrigerate for about 5 to 7 days. For longer storage, freeze unglazed bars for up to 6 months.

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