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A stack of Christmas cookie bars with chocolate chips, red and green candies, and sprinkles sits on a white surface. Scattered candies and chocolate chips are visible in the background, adding to the festive scene.

Christmas Cookie Bars

Author: Mandy
These festive Christmas Cookie Bars are loaded with colorful sprinkles, M&Ms, and two kinds of chocolate chips for a fun, crowd-pleasing treat. Quick to make and easy to customize, they’re a perfect addition to your holiday baking lineup.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 Bars
Calories 281 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (17.5 ounce) bag sugar cookie mix
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup red and green M&Ms divided
  • 1/3 cup white chocolate chips divided
  • 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips divided
  • 3 tablespoons holiday sprinkles divided

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degree F and line a 9x9-inch pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, mix the sugar cookie mix and brown sugar until well combined. Add the melted butter, egg, and vanilla, and stir until a dough forms.
  • Reserve 2 tablespoons each of M&Ms and chocolate chips, and 1 tablespoon of sprinkles for topping. Fold the remaining M&Ms, white chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and sprinkles into the dough.
  • Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the reserved M&Ms, chocolate chips, and sprinkles over the top.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before removing. Slice into squares and serve.

Notes

  • Store the cookie bars in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
  • The cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months. Individually wrap the bars in plastic wrap before transferring them to an airtight container or freezer bag. Thaw at room temperature before enjoying.

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 104mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 1gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 217IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Disclaimer: Nutrition information is estimated based on automated calculations and should be considered as an approximation. These estimates are provided as a courtesy. Please use your own brand's nutritional values to verify accuracy.

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