Description
Sweet holiday magic unfolds with Christmas Cookie Bars, a festive delight blending buttery richness and seasonal cheer. Crumbly, spiced layers promise delectable moments that connect families and friends around warm, nostalgic memories.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup butter, softened
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
Other Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with a thin layer of grease.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, ensuring thorough blending after each addition, then fold in vanilla extract.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate container, then gradually fold dry ingredients into the creamy mixture until fully integrated.
- Gently fold chocolate chips and chopped nuts into the dough, distributing evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the dough into the prepared baking pan, using a spatula to spread it uniformly across the surface, ensuring an even layer.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges as an indicator of doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow the cookie bars to cool completely at room temperature before slicing into square portions.
Notes
- Swap out nuts for seeds like pumpkin or sunflower to make the recipe nut-free and allergy-friendly.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to transform these bars into a celiac-safe dessert without compromising texture.
- Experiment with different chocolate variations like white chocolate chips or dark chocolate chunks for unique flavor profiles.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, chewier bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg