Description
Deliciously Gooey Christmas Cookie Bars are soft, chewy, and perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (can be substituted with a gluten-free flour blend)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (consider plant-based butter for a dairy-free option)
- 1 cup brown sugar (dark brown sugar enhances flavor)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (can use flax eggs as a vegan substitute)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips (can experiment with different types)
- 1/2 cup festive sprinkles (customize with holiday-themed sprinkles)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips and festive sprinkles.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown around the edges but still gooey in the center.
- Allow to cool for 15-20 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Try different types of chocolate chips for variety.
- Use seasonal sprinkles for festive touches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg