Description
Irresistibly Chewy Christmas Cookie Bars for Holiday Joy
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Brown Sugar (packed)
- 2 large Large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup Colorful Sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients: in a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg; set aside.
- Cream the butter and both sugars in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing in the vanilla until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and sprinkles gently if using.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Consider using whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor.
- Margarine or coconut oil can be a great substitute for butter.
- Swap granulated sugar with brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
- Mixing white sugar with brown sugar gives a varied taste.
- Almond extract can be used for a unique twist.
- Ensure baking powder is fresh for good rise.
- Use sea salt or kosher salt for a different flavor.
- Replace cinnamon with nutmeg or allspice if preferred.
- Omit nutmeg if unavailable or double up on cinnamon.
- Choose from dark, milk, or white chocolate for the chips.
- Skip sprinkles for a classic look or substitute with nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg