Description

These Christmas Cookie Bars are a festive and delicious treat perfect for the holiday season. Loaded with colorful M&M’s, chocolate chips, and sprinkles, these bars are easy to make and sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Ingredients

Cookie Dough:

1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Additional Mix-Ins:

1 cup red and green holiday M&M’s
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup festive sprinkles

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until fully combined.
Combine mix-ins: Fold in the M&M’s, white chocolate chips, and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Spread in pan: Spread the dough evenly in the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Sprinkle with festive sprinkles and gently press them into the dough.
Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the edges are golden and the center is set.
Cool and slice: Let cool completely before slicing into bars.

Notes

For extra holiday flair, drizzle cooled bars with melted white chocolate.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.