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stack of Christmas Cookie Bars
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Christmas Cookie Bars

Christmas Cookie Bars are soft, thick and chewy and we're totally Christmas celebrating with red and green M&M's, white chocolate chips and lots of festive sprinkles! 
Prep Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: bars, blondies, christmas, cookie bars, M&Ms, sprinkles
Servings: 24 small bars
Calories:
Author: Kim Lange

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

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper or foil, then spray well with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Using mixer, mix together the butter and sugars until combined.
  • Mix in eggs and vanilla.
  • Add flour, salt and baking powder and combine well.
  • Stir in M&Ms, white chocolate chips and sprinkles. Dough will be sticky.
  • Spray hands with non-stick cooking spray and press cookie dough in prepared pan. Top with extra M&Ms and sprinkles as desired.
  • Bake for about 23-25 minutes or until they start turning golden brown. You can also insert a toothpick to see if it comes out clean to test for doneness.
  • Slice into bars.

Notes

For an extra touch of fun - drizzle with white chocolate!