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Christmas Cookie Bars

Christmas Cookie Bars

Delight in these festive Christmas Cookie Bars, combining melted butter, brown sugar, and colorful M&Ms for a joyous holiday treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup Brown sugar light or dark
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract pure
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt a pinch
Mix-ins
  • 1 cup Holiday M&Ms to taste
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate chips semi-sweet
  • 1/4 cup Festive sprinkles

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until well combined and creamy.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture, and mix until smooth.
  4. Stir in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
  5. Fold in the holiday M&Ms, chocolate chips, and festive sprinkles with a gentle hand.
  6. Spread the dough evenly into your prepared baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Sprinkle a few extra festive sprinkles on top before serving for a cheerful touch.

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