Description
Delight in festive Christmas Cookie Bars packed with colorful M&Ms, white and semi-sweet chocolate chips, and holiday sprinkles for a perfect holiday treat that’s easy to make and share.
Ingredients
Scale
Main 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 oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the cookie bars.
- Prepare dough: In a large bowl, mix the sugar cookie mix and brown sugar until well combined. Add the softened butter, egg, and vanilla extract, then stir until a uniform dough forms.
- Fold mix-ins: Reserve 2 tablespoons each of M&Ms, white chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and 1 tablespoon of sprinkles for topping. Fold the remaining M&Ms, white chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and sprinkles gently into the dough.
- Press dough and top: Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the reserved M&Ms, chocolate chips, and sprinkles evenly over the top for a festive look.
- Bake: Bake for 30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan to set. Once cooled, remove from the pan using the parchment paper, slice into 16 squares, and serve.
Notes
- Store the cookie bars in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days to maintain freshness.
- These cookie bars can be frozen for up to 3 months. Individually wrap each bar in plastic wrap, then place them in an airtight container or freezer bag for best results.
- Thaw frozen bars at room temperature before serving to enjoy the optimal texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
