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Christmas Cookie Bars

Christmas Cookie Bars

  • Author: Lina
  • Total Time: 40-45 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bars 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free (when using gluten-free flour blend)

Description

These Christmas Cookie Bars are a festive and easy-to-make holiday treat combining classic cookie ingredients with vibrant sprinkles and a luscious powdered sugar glaze. Perfectly soft and chewy with a slight gooey texture, they are ideal for quick baking sessions, gifting, and sharing at holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Optional: ½ teaspoon cinnamon or nutmeg

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Toppings and Finishing

  • ½ cup Christmas sprinkles or colored sugar
  • Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar mixed with 2 tablespoons milk (adjust consistency as needed)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
  2. Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract for a rich aroma.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and optional spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to evenly distribute the leavening and flavor.
  4. Blend Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet batter, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the bars tender.
  5. Add Festive Sprinkles: Fold in the Christmas sprinkles or colored sugar gently, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter for a joyful look in every bite.
  6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Glaze and Cool: While the bars cool completely, mix powdered sugar with milk until smooth, then drizzle over the top for a sparkly, sweet finish that enhances each bar’s charm.

Notes

  • Use softened butter and room temperature eggs for better mixing and texture.
  • Combine ingredients just until incorporated to avoid tough cookie bars.
  • Spread the batter evenly in the pan for consistent baking and uniform bars.
  • Start checking bars around 23 minutes to prevent overbaking.
  • Allow bars to cool completely before adding glaze to prevent melting and mess.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar (1/24th of recipe)
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: Christmas Cookie Bars, holiday baking, festive cookies, holiday treats, easy cookie bars, Christmas dessert, chewy cookie bars, holiday sprinkles

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