Christmas Bar Cookies
Buttery bar cookies loaded with white chocolate chips and red-and-green M&Ms—an easy, festive treat perfect for holiday baking and homemade gift boxes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter softened (Land O’Lakes)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour (King Arthur)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt fine
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup red and green M&Ms holiday edition
- ½ cup pecans or walnuts chopped, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 pan with parchment, then grease lightly.
- Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until pale and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Mix in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract until well combined.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Slowly add dry mix to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold in white chocolate chips, M&Ms, and nuts if using.
- Spread dough evenly in the prepared pan, pressing down with a spatula or fingertips.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are golden and center looks set.
- Let cool in pan for 60 minutes, then lift out using parchment and cut into 24 bars.
Notes
For an extra minty kick, stir in ½ cup crushed candy cane pieces. Leftovers freeze beautifully for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal
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