Description
Delicious Christmas bar cookies packed with festive flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips, nuts, and cranberries.
- Press dough evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- For a chewier texture, reduce baking time by 2-3 minutes.
- Substitute white chocolate chips for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: christmas cookies, bar cookies, holiday desserts, festive treats