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Christmas Cookie Bar Recipe
Christmas cookie bars are chewy and delicious. The M&Ms add a festive pop, making them perfect for any party!
Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 15
Calories: 363 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup Christmas M&M's
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 baking pan.
- In a microwave safe bowl melt the butter.
- In a mixing bowl add the melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla. Mix well.
- Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Mix well and pour into the 9x13 pan.
- Evenly sprinkle the M&Ms and chocolate chips over the top. Bake for 24-28 minutes.
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Notes
- Make Ahead: Covered tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap, these will keep on the counter for up to 3 days. To reheat, just place in the microwave for 15 seconds to make them gooey and warm.Variations: You can swap out the chocolate chips for a variety of other toppings to change up these bars. Here are some of our favorite combinations:o Crushed Andes pieces or Peppermint pieceso Candy Mix-in's: Toffee bits, candy canes, Oreoso Add any of your favorite chips: Semi-sweet-, dark, white, butterscotch, cinnamon chips.
Nutrition Information
Calories
363kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
277mg
(12%)
Potassium
95mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
41g
(82%)
Vitamin A
360IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 363
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 363kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 277mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 360IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.