Description
These delicious cookie bars are a festive treat perfect for the holiday season, packed with Christmas M&Ms and sprinkles for a colorful and sweet twist. Soft, chewy, and easy to make, they are baked to golden perfection and cut into convenient squares for sharing or gifting.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups all purpose flour
Add-ins
- 1 cup Christmas M&Ms
- 1/4 cup Christmas jimmies sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until the mixture is creamy and smooth, creating a light base for your cookie bars.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, and continue mixing until all ingredients are fully combined and the batter is smooth.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until the dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the texture tender.
- Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold in the Christmas M&Ms and jimmies sprinkles, spreading them evenly throughout the dough for bursts of color and flavor.
- Press Dough and Bake: Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan, then bake in the preheated oven for 22–25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the center looks set.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, lift out the bars using the parchment paper and slice into squares for serving.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened but not melted for best creaming results.
- Do not overmix the batter once dry ingredients are added to maintain a soft texture.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and clean-up.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- You can customize with other chocolate candies or nuts as desired.
