Description
These Christmas Cookie Bars are a festive and delicious treat, perfect for celebrating the holiday season. Packed with colorful red and green chocolate candies, white chocolate chips, and holiday sprinkles, they offer a chewy, sweet indulgence that’s sure to please a crowd. These easy-to-make cookie bars are ideal for holiday parties, cookie exchanges, and gift-giving. With a soft texture and vibrant colors, they make the perfect addition to any Christmas celebration.
Ingredients
1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups (310g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (180g) red and green chocolate candies (like M&Ms)
1/2 cup (90g) white chocolate chips
1/4 cup (40g) holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until fully incorporated.
- Add Holiday Mix-ins: Gently fold in the red and green chocolate candies, white chocolate chips, and half of the holiday sprinkles.
- Spread and Bake: Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan, pressing it into a smooth layer. Sprinkle the remaining holiday sprinkles over the top. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown on the edges.
- Cool and Cut: Let the cookie bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
Customization: You can substitute the red and green chocolate candies with other seasonal treats like peppermint candies or mini candy canes for a different flavor.
Storage: Store these cookie bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days. For longer storage, freeze them for up to 3 months.
Doneness: For perfect texture, be sure to not overbake the bars. The center should still be slightly soft when removed from the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Holiday Baking, Christmas Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 bars
- Calories: ~220 kcal per bar