Christmas Cookie Bars

Introduction

Christmas Cookie Bars are a festive, colorful dessert that brings all the joy of holiday cookies into one easy-to-make pan. Loaded with Christmas M&M’s, chocolate chips, and white chocolate, these soft and chewy bars are perfect for holiday parties, cookie exchanges, or cozy family treats.

Ingredients

• 2 sticks salted butter, room temperature

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1 cup golden brown sugar, firmly packed

• 3 large eggs, room temperature

• 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• ¾ teaspoon baking soda

• ¾ teaspoon salt

• 1½ cups Christmas M&M’s (plus more for topping)

• 1 cup mini chocolate chips (plus more for topping)

• ½ cup white chocolate chips (for topping)

Instructions

1. Preheat and Prepare
   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper and spray generously with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Cream Butter and Sugars
   In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add Eggs and Vanilla
   Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.

4. Mix Dry Ingredients
   Reduce mixer speed and add flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix just until combined.

5. Fold in Chocolate
   Stir in M&M’s and mini chocolate chips, reserving some along with white chocolate chips for topping.

6. Bake
   Spread dough evenly in the prepared pan. Press reserved M&M’s, mini chocolate chips, and white chocolate chips on top. Bake for about 35 minutes, until lightly golden and just set. Do not overbake.

7. Cool and Serve
   Let cool completely before cutting. Store tightly covered.

Conclusion

These Christmas Cookie Bars are soft, chewy, and packed with festive chocolate in every bite. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, they’re a holiday dessert that everyone will love.

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