Description
Delightfully festive Christmas Cookie Bars featuring a buttery sugar cookie base loaded with red and green M&Ms, white and semi-sweet chocolate chips, and colorful holiday sprinkles. Perfect for holiday celebrations and easy to prepare in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 (17.5 ounce) bag sugar cookie mix
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup red and green M&Ms divided
- 1/3 cup white chocolate chips divided
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips divided
- 3 tablespoons holiday sprinkles divided
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degree F and line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the bars.
- Make Dough: In a large bowl, mix the sugar cookie mix and brown sugar until well combined. Add the softened butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until a dough forms, ensuring all ingredients are incorporated.
- Prepare Mix-ins: Reserve 2 tablespoons each of M&Ms and chocolate chips, and 1 tablespoon of sprinkles for topping. Fold the remaining M&Ms, white chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and sprinkles into the dough gently to distribute evenly.
- Assemble Bars: Press the dough evenly into the prepared 9×9-inch pan, smoothing the surface with your hands or a spatula. Sprinkle the reserved M&Ms, chocolate chips, and sprinkles evenly over the top for decoration.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan before removing. Slice into 16 squares and serve for a festive treat.
Notes
- Store cookie bars in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days to maintain freshness.
- For longer storage, freeze bars up to 3 months. Wrap each bar individually in plastic wrap, then place in an airtight container or freezer bag. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Use parchment paper in the pan for easy removal and less mess.
- These bars can be customized with your favorite holiday-themed candies or nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
