Christmas Cookie Bars
Christmas Cookie Bars are thick, soft, and chewy dessert bars loaded with M&M's, white chocolate chips, and festive sprinkles. Easy to make and perfect for holiday parties, cookie exchanges, and Christmas dessert trays.
Servings: 24 small bars
Calories:
Ingredients
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 stick + 2 tablespoons
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup red & green M&Ms or M&M's of choice can use mini or regular sized M&M's
- ½ cup red and green sprinkles more for sprinkling on top
- ½ cup white chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, butterscotch chips or dark chocolate chips or combo of chips
Instructions
Christmas Cookie Bars
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix just until combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the Christmas M&M's, white chocolate chips, and sprinkles.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle additional M&M's, chocolate chips, and sprinkles over the top for a festive bakery-style look.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is just set. Avoid overbaking for soft, chewy cookie bars.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment overhang.
- Slice into squares and serve.
Notes
For an extra touch of fun - drizzle with white chocolate!