Description
These festive Christmas Cookie Bars combine a buttery, soft cookie base with colorful red and green M&Ms, white chocolate chips, and holiday sprinkles for a perfect holiday treat. Easy to prepare and bake, they offer a delightful balance of flavors and textures ideal for holiday parties or cozy family gatherings.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix-ins and Toppings
- 1/2 cup red and green M&Ms
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup holiday sprinkles (plus more for topping if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookie bars.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until fully combined, enhancing the flavor and texture of the dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms without overmixing.
- Fold in Mix-ins: Gently fold in the red and green M&Ms, white chocolate chips, and holiday sprinkles, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Press Dough into Pan: Evenly press the dough into the prepared baking pan. Optionally, top with extra M&Ms and sprinkles for a decorative finish.
- Bake: Bake for 25–28 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs for perfect doneness.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan to set properly before slicing into 24 squares for serving.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, drizzle the cooled bars with melted white chocolate.
- Store bars in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- You can freeze the bars for up to 2 months, wrapped well to preserve freshness.
