Description
Festive Christmas Cookie Bars bring holiday cheer with layers of buttery sweetness and seasonal spices. Chocolate chips and sprinkled sugar create a delightful dessert you’ll savor long after the last bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (220g) brown sugar, packed
Chocolate and Sweet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (170g) white chocolate chips or chunks
- ½ cup (80g) red and green holiday sprinkles
- Extra sprinkles, for topping
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by warming the oven to 350F (175C) and creating a non-stick surface in a 9×13-inch pan using parchment paper or grease.
- Create a creamy base by thoroughly blending softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until achieving a light, airy texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the sugar mixture, ensuring complete integration after each addition, then infuse with vanilla extract for rich flavor.
- Develop the dry foundation by whisking flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate vessel until uniformly combined.
- Merge wet and dry ingredients gently, stirring just until incorporated to maintain a tender texture.
- Enhance the mixture by delicately folding semi-sweet and white chocolate chips along with vibrant holiday sprinkles throughout the dough.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a smooth surface.
- Embellish the top with an additional scattering of festive sprinkles for visual appeal.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for golden edges and a set center.
- Allow the bars to cool completely within the pan, enabling them to firm up and become easily sliceable.
- Divide into 16-20 squares, presenting a delightful holiday treat perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Notes
- Swap chocolate chips for dried cranberries or chopped nuts to create different flavor profiles and accommodate dietary preferences.
- Use gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version without compromising texture or taste.
- Reduce sugar by 25% and substitute some butter with Greek yogurt for a slightly healthier alternative that maintains moisture.
- Ensure butter and eggs are room temperature for smoother mixing and more consistent cookie bar texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 232
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 73mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 32mg