Christmas Cookies Bar Recipes
Christmas season is not complete without a plate of delicious homemade cookies. One popular variation of these sweet treats are Christmas cookies bars. These bars are not only easy to make, but they also offer a wonderful medley of flavors and textures. Whether you’re baking them for your family or giving them as gifts, here is a simple and delightful Christmas cookies bar recipe to try.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, melted
– 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
– 4 large eggs
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup (170g) white chocolate chips
– 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
– 1 cup (110g) chopped nuts (e.g. walnuts or pecans)
– Optional toppings: sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or melted chocolate for drizzling
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease it with butter.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
5. Fold in the white chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and chopped nuts until evenly distributed in the batter.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
7. If desired, sprinkle the optional toppings over the batter.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached. Be careful not to overbake.
9. Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the baking dish before cutting into squares or rectangles.
10. For an extra touch, drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled bars.
11. Serve and enjoy these delicious Christmas cookies bars!
This recipe yields approximately 24 bars, depending on the size you prefer.
Estimated cooking time: 45-50 minutes (including preparation time)
In conclusion, Christmas cookies bars are a wonderful addition to your holiday baking repertoire. They are easy to make and can be customized with various toppings and mix-ins. Whether you’re enjoying them with a cup of hot cocoa or gifting them to loved ones, these Christmas cookies bars are sure to spread joy and cheer. Happy baking and Merry Christmas!