Christmas Cookie Bars – A Bite of Holiday Magic!
Bring the festive spirit to your dessert table with these soft, chewy Christmas Cookie Bars — loaded with red and green M&Ms, colorful sprinkles, and pure holiday joy in every bite!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup red and green M&Ms
- ½ cup festive holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper. - Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract, stirring until well blended. - Combine the Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined — don’t overmix! - Add the Festive Touch
Fold in M&Ms and sprinkles, saving a small handful of each for topping. - Bake
Spread the cookie dough evenly into the prepared pan.
Sprinkle the reserved M&Ms and sprinkles over the top for a colorful finish.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and the center is set. - Cool and Slice
Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares.
Quick Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Bake Time: 20–25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 16 bars
- Calories: ~250 kcal per bar
Tip: For an extra festive twist, drizzle melted white chocolate on top before serving!
