Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with our GOOEY Christmas Cookie Bars Recipe! These delightful bars combine a soft, chewy blondie base with vibrant M&Ms and colorful sprinkles, making them the perfect treat for holiday gatherings, gifting, or cozy nights at home. They are incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort. Plus, they freeze well, allowing you to prepare ahead for the bustling holiday season. Enjoy these gooey delights as is, or elevate your dessert experience by pairing them with ice cream or chocolate sauce for an extra special touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup Christmas M&Ms
- ½ cup Christmas sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13 inch metal baking pan with foil and spray it generously with cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together unsalted butter and brown sugar until crumbly. Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Stir in salt, baking powder, and flour until just combined. Fold in M&Ms and sprinkles.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and sprinkle any remaining toppings on top.
- Bake for 22–25 minutes until golden brown on top but slightly underbaked in the center for that gooey texture.
- Let cool before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg