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Christmas Cookie Bars

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These Christmas Cookie Bars are a festive treat combining sweet chocolate, colorful M&Ms, and crunchy pretzels. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup red and green M&Ms
  • 1/4 cup crushed pretzels
  • 1/4 cup holiday sprinkles

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Cream the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing fully after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually mix into wet ingredients.
  • Fold in chocolate chips, M&Ms, and crushed pretzels.
  • Spread the dough in the prepared pan and top with remaining chocolate chips, M&Ms, and pretzels, then add sprinkles.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden; cool completely before cutting into squares.

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Notes

Use room-temperature butter for better mixing.
Check for doneness at the 20-minute mark to avoid over-baking.

  • Author: Thomas
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 15
  • Sodium: 150
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 6
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 2
  • Cholesterol: 40