Description
These Christmas Cookie Bars combine all the best flavors of traditional holiday cookies into one easy-to-make treat. Perfect for busy holiday schedules, they are delicious, festive, and customizable!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Holiday sprinkles or nuts (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter, 1 cup of brown sugar, and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This usually takes about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, until well incorporated. If you’re using the flaxseed mixture, add it now instead of eggs.
- In another bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bars tender.
- Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips and any optional add-ins like nuts or holiday sprinkles.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly. Use a spatula to smooth the top if needed.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, slice into squares or rectangles, and enjoy your festive treat!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Feel free to get creative with mix-ins! Consider adding dried cranberries, chopped dried apricots, or even a sprinkle of cinnamon for a warm spice flavor. For a chewy texture, avoid overbaking.