Description
Festive holiday spirit fills these Christmas cookie bars with delightful layers of sweetness and cheer. Rich chocolate chips and buttery base promise a merry celebration that brings joy to cookie lovers everywhere.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Festive Add-ins:
- 1/2 cup red and green sprinkles
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing slight overhang for easy removal.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookie bars.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract to enhance the flavor profile.
- Sift together flour, salt, and baking powder in a separate bowl, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to maintain a tender texture.
- Gently fold in white chocolate chips, red and green sprinkles, and crushed candy canes, distributing evenly throughout the dough.
- Transfer the festive dough into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly and smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan for about 1 hour.
- Lift the bars out using the parchment paper overhang, slice into squares, and serve as a delightful holiday treat.
Notes
- Soften butter to room temperature for easier creaming and smoother texture, preventing tough cookie bars.
- Avoid overmixing the dough after adding dry ingredients to keep the bars tender and light.
- Customize sprinkle colors for different holidays or events, making these versatile cookie bars adaptable year-round.
- Use parchment paper overhang as a foolproof method for clean, easy removal and perfect square cuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg