Description
These soft and chewy Christmas Cookie Bars are packed with festive M&M’s, chocolate chips, and sprinkles, making them the perfect holiday treat! Simple to make, they’re sure to be a hit at any Christmas party or family gathering. A fun, colorful, and delicious dessert to enjoy all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup holiday M&M’s
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup festive sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, and mix until fully combined.
- Slowly stir in flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in M&M’s, chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and sprinkles.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- These bars are best when slightly underbaked for that perfect chewy texture.
- Feel free to swap M&M’s with other festive candies or add-ins like chopped nuts.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- You can double the recipe and use a larger pan for more servings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Christmas Cookie Bars, holiday dessert, M&M bars