3-Ingredient Holiday Cookie Bars for Effortless Cheer
Your new go-to easy holiday dessert and the best festive crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granized sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup red & green M&M’s (plus extra for topping)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup Christmas sprinkles
Instructions
- Combine melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Whisk in eggs and vanilla to create a glossy cookie base.
- Add flour, salt, and baking soda. Mix until a thick dough forms.
- Stir in M&M’s, chocolate chips, and sprinkles.
- Spread dough into a greased 9×13 pan, top with extra M&M’s, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 22–25 minutes until the edges set but the center stays soft.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For extra festive look, add more sprinkles before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/holiday-cookie-bars-easy-recipe/