Christmas Cookie Bars

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Chewy, buttery cookie bars studded with chocolate chips and colorful holiday sprinkles, perfect for festive gatherings.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 12 bars

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 200

For the Cookie Bars

1 cup unsalted butter, softened For a deeper flavor, try browned butter.
1 cup granulated sugar You can swap part for cane sugar for textural variation.
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs Use room temperature for best results.
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour For gluten-free, use 1:1 gluten-free blend.
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt Reduce to 1/2 teaspoon if using salted butter.
1 cup chocolate chips (semisweet or milk chocolate) You can substitute for butterscotch chips or nuts.
1 cup holiday-themed sprinkles Save some for pressing on top.

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment.
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with the granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes with an electric mixer.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating briefly after each. Stir in the vanilla.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips and holiday sprinkles. Press the reserved sprinkles lightly onto the surface.
Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.

Baking

Bake for 25–30 minutes until edges are golden, and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting out and cutting into bars.

Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgSugar: 15g

For gifting or transport, wrap individual bars in parchment and tie with twine. They pair well with hot cocoa or coffee.

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