Description
Indulge in the warmth of the holiday season with these soft and chewy Christmas cookie bars. Packed with rich chocolate chips, crunchy nuts, and a hint of cinnamon, they are perfect for sharing or enjoying solo. In under an hour, you can create this delightful treat that will fill your home with festive aromas and smiles from family and friends. Ideal for any holiday gathering, these cookie bars promise to be the showstopper on your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using.
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg