Description
Festive Christmas cookie bars that are soft, buttery, and loaded with holiday sprinkles and chocolate chips—easy to make and perfect for sharing during the holidays.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup red and green holiday sprinkles
- 1 cup chocolate chips (white, milk, or semi-sweet)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in sprinkles and chocolate chips.
- Spread dough evenly into prepared pan.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and center is set.
- Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Do not overbake—slightly underbaked bars stay soft and chewy.
- Swap sprinkles for chopped candy canes for a minty twist.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American