Description
These festive Christmas Cookie Bars combine buttery, soft cookie dough loaded with colorful red and green chocolate candies, white chocolate chips, and holiday sprinkles. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these bars bake to golden perfection and offer a sweet, celebratory treat that’s easy to make and serve.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 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
Mix-ins and Topping
- 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 to ensure easy removal of the cookie bars after baking.
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just fully incorporated to form the cookie dough.
- Add Holiday Mix-ins: Gently fold in the red and green chocolate candies, white chocolate chips, and half of the holiday sprinkles. This adds texture and a festive touch to your dough.
- Spread and Bake: Evenly spread the cookie dough into the prepared baking pan, pressing it down into a smooth, uniform layer. Sprinkle the remaining holiday sprinkles on top for extra color and crunch. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges turn a golden brown.
- Cool and Cut: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan to set properly. Once cooled, cut into squares and serve your delightful Christmas cookie bars.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature butter to ensure proper creaming with sugars.
- Line the baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- You can substitute red and green chocolate candies with any festive colored candies of your choice.
- If desired, slightly underbake by a couple of minutes for softer, chewier bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
