Festive Christmas Cookie Bars Recipe
Delight in these festive Christmas Cookie Bars, a buttery and sweet treat made with simple ingredients like flour, sugar, butter, and colorful sprinkles. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these bars combine the joy of classic sugar cookies with the convenience of easy baking and cutting into shareable squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cookie Bar Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup colorful sprinkles
- Optional: 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookie bars evenly.
- Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add the flour (and baking powder if using), combining gently to form a soft dough. Stir in the sprinkles evenly throughout the mixture to spread the festive colors.
- Shape and Bake: Press the dough evenly into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon or your hands. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut into bars or squares for serving.
Notes
- For softer bars, do not overbake; keep an eye during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Use unsalted butter to better control the saltiness of the bars.
- Add vanilla extract to enhance the flavor if desired.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Keywords: Christmas cookie bars, holiday desserts, sugar cookie bars, festive treats, easy baking
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