Description
These Christmas cookie bars are the perfect blend of rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint, making them an irresistible treat for your holiday gatherings. With their chewy texture and delightful crunch from crushed candy canes, these bars are sure to become a cherished holiday tradition. Easy to make and beautifully presented, they’ll be the star of any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and crushed candy canes gently.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top. Cool slightly before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg