Description
🎄 These Christmas Cookie Bars are soft, chewy, and packed with festive flavors—perfect for holiday gatherings and gifting! 🍪✨
🎁 Easy to make and customizable with your favorite mix-ins, they bring holiday cheer in every bite—plus, they’re freezer-friendly for stress-free baking! ❄️🎉
Ingredients
Butter
Sugar
Eggs
Vanilla extract
All-purpose flour
Baking powder
Salt
Holiday M&Ms
Chocolate chips
Sprinkles
Frosting (your choice of flavor)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs and vanilla extract, then mix until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
6. Fold in holiday M&Ms, chocolate chips, and sprinkles for a festive touch.
7. Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
8. Bake for 20-35 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan before frosting.
10. Once cooled, spread festive frosting over the top.
11. Decorate with additional M&Ms, sprinkles, or any other desired toppings.
12. Cut into squares and serve.
13. Store in an airtight container or freeze for later use.
14. Enjoy at holiday parties, cookie exchanges, or as a homemade gift.
Notes
1. Let the cookie bars cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting and becoming runny.
2. For extra festive flair, press additional M&Ms and sprinkles on top as soon as they come out of the oven.
3. To keep them soft and chewy, store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American