Description

Celebrate the holiday season with these festive Christmas Cookie Bars, a delightful treat perfect for parties and cozy nights at home. Bursting with colorful M&Ms and creamy white chocolate chips, these cookie bars are not only easy to make but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. The vibrant colors and sweet flavors encapsulate the joy of Christmas, making them an ideal dessert for sharing with family and friends. Enjoy them warm for a gooey delight or cool for a perfectly structured treat that slices beautifully. These cookie bars can also be customized with your favorite mix-ins, allowing you to get creative while baking. Whether served on a platter or packaged as gifts, they embody the spirit of the holidays.

Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar, packed
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup red and green M&Ms
½ cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by greasing or lining it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually incorporate this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Fold in three-quarters of the M&Ms and all of the white chocolate chips.
Spread the dough evenly in the prepared pan and top with remaining M&Ms.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden around the edges; a toothpick should come out clean from the center.
Allow cooling completely before slicing into squares.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
Calories: 180
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 100mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: For variations, consider adding nuts or dried fruit to personalize your bars. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days or freeze individually wrapped bars for up to three months.