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Christmas Cookie Bars Recipe

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Delightfully festive Christmas Cookie Bars packed with colorful M&Ms and holiday sprinkles, these soft and chewy bars are perfect for sharing during the holiday season. Easy to make with simple ingredients, they combine buttery sweetness with a festive crunch.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Mix-ins

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
  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, ensuring a fluffy texture in the cookie bars.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly until the batter is smooth and well combined.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until the dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the bars tender.
  6. Fold in Mix-ins: Gently fold in the Christmas M&Ms and jimmies sprinkles, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Bake: Press the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and the center appears set but still soft.
  8. Cool and Slice: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Then, use the parchment paper to lift them out and slice into squares for serving.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the dough to keep the cookie bars tender and chewy.
  • For easy removal, make sure to line the pan with parchment paper with overhang on the sides.
  • Feel free to substitute Christmas M&Ms and sprinkles with your favorite holiday candy or chocolate chips.
  • Store cookie bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • These bars can be frozen wrapped tightly for up to 1 month.

Keywords: Christmas cookie bars, holiday cookies, festive cookie bars, M&M cookies, easy Christmas desserts

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