Festive Christmas Cookie Bars Recipe
These festive Christmas Cookie Bars combine classic holiday flavors into an easy-to-make treat perfect for sharing during the holiday season. Made with a simple dough of flour, sugar, butter, and colorful sprinkles, these bars are baked to a golden perfection and then cut into cheerful, bite-sized pieces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour until a soft dough forms. Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles to evenly distribute them throughout the dough.
- Shape and bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Press the dough evenly into a greased or parchment-lined 9×13 inch baking pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Cool and cut: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, use a sharp knife to cut the bars into squares or rectangles of your desired size.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding 1 tsp vanilla extract to the dough when mixing.
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature to make creaming easier.
- You can substitute sprinkles with mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts if preferred.
- Store cooled cookie bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend in place of all-purpose flour.
Keywords: Christmas Cookie Bars, Holiday Cookies, Festive Dessert, Easy Cookie Bars, Sprinkle Cookies
