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Easy The BEST Christmas Cookie Bars

Easy Christmas Cookie Bars: The Best Festive Treat You’ll Love

Easy The BEST Christmas Cookie Bars are a delightful festive treat that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bars
Calories 414 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch metal baking pan
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter 1 ½ sticks, melted
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 extra egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can add an extra ¼ cup if dough is too runny

Mix-Ins

  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup red & green m&m's
  • ½ cup pretzels broken
  • ½ cup chewy caramels chopped, use Kraft or Werther's Soft
  • 2 tablespoons holiday sprinkles use 'jimmies'

Instructions
 

Baking Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Chop caramels into smaller pieces (for Kraft caramels, cut each into 8 smaller pieces).
  • In a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl, melt unsalted butter for 20-30 seconds until JUST melted.
  • Add in light brown sugar and granulated sugar, stir until combined.
  • Add in egg and extra egg yolk and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
  • Stir in baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add in all-purpose flour and mix until all the flour disappears into the dough.
  • Add mix-ins of choice: semi-sweet chocolate chips, red & green m&m's, pretzel pieces, caramel pieces, and sprinkles.
  • Press dough into a greased or parchment-lined metal 9x13" pan until smooth.
  • Bake at 350°F for 16-18 minutes until lightly golden brown.
  • Allow the cookie bars to cool completely before removing from the pan, then slice.

Notes

If your dough is too runny, you can add an additional ¼ cup of flour after letting it sit for a few minutes. To freeze, cool the bars completely before storing in an airtight container or freezer bag. They will keep in the freezer for 1-2 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 414kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 361mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 2gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 402IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Christmas cookies, cookie bars, desserts, easy recipes, festive desserts, holiday treats
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