Celebrate the holiday season with these irresistible Christmas Cookie Bars! Soft, chewy, and bursting with festive red and green M&Ms, these bars are the ultimate holiday treat. Perfect for cookie swaps, gifting, or just indulging in the Christmas spirit, they’re easy to make and packed with flavor. Let’s get baking and spread some holiday cheer!
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Add-ins:
- 1 cup red and green M&Ms, for festive color
- ½ cup white chocolate chips, for creamy sweetness
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven : Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Prepare the Dough : In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix until smooth and creamy.Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Whisk until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients : In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the Festive Add-Ins : Gently fold in the red and green M&Ms and white chocolate chips, reserving a few M&Ms to sprinkle on top for decoration.
- Assemble and Bake : Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Sprinkle the reserved M&Ms on top for a festive look. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Slice : Allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares or rectangles.Serve and enjoy the festive flavors of Christmas!
Conclusion
These Christmas Cookie Bars are the perfect blend of chewy, buttery goodness and festive flair. With every bite, you’ll enjoy the creamy sweetness of white chocolate and the crunch of colorful M&Ms. Easy to make and a hit with everyone, these bars will become a holiday baking tradition in no time!
Festive Christmas Cookie Bars: A Holiday Delight
Soft and chewy cookie bars packed with festive redand green M&Ms and creamy white chocolate chips. A perfect holiday treatthat’s easy to bake and share.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Add-ins:
- 1 cup red and green M&Ms for festive color
- ½ cup white chocolate chips for creamy sweetness
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven : Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Prepare the Dough : In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Whisk until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients : In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the Festive Add-Ins : Gently fold in the red and green M&Ms and white chocolate chips, reserving a few M&Ms to sprinkle on top for decoration.
- Assemble and Bake : Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Sprinkle the reserved M&Ms on top for a festive look. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Slice : Allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares or rectangles. Serve and enjoy the festive flavors of Christmas!