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Christmas Cookie Bars Recipe

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These festive Christmas Cookie Bars combine soft, buttery cookie dough with colorful Christmas M&Ms and sprinkles for a delightful holiday treat. Baked in a single pan, they offer an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for sharing during the holiday season.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 cups all purpose flour

Festive Mix-ins

  • 1 cup Christmas M&Ms
  • 1/4 cup Christmas jimmies sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the cookie bars.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until the mixture is creamy and smooth. This creates a rich base for the cookies.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well until fully combined and smooth.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt throughout the flour.
  5. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing to keep the bars tender.
  6. Add Festive Mix-ins: Gently fold in the Christmas M&Ms and jimmies sprinkles, ensuring an even spread of candy and color throughout the dough.
  7. Press Dough and Bake: Evenly press the dough into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the center appears set.
  8. Cool and Slice: Allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, lift out the bars using the parchment paper and cut into squares for serving.

Notes

  • For easier slicing, chill the bars in the refrigerator for 30 minutes after cooling.
  • You can substitute the Christmas M&Ms with any colorful chocolate candies of your choice.
  • Be careful not to overbake to maintain a soft and chewy texture.
  • Store bars in an airtight container for up to 5 days for freshness.

Keywords: Christmas cookie bars, holiday cookies, festive cookie bars, Christmas M&Ms dessert, easy holiday baking

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