Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Gooey Christmas Cookie Bars, a perfect blend of chocolate and buttery goodness. These delectable treats are easy to make and are sure to be the highlight of any holiday gathering. Each bar melts in your mouth, bringing joy to every bite. Ideal for sharing with loved ones or enjoying by yourself, these cookie bars will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Holiday sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently using a spatula.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden brown and center is soft.
- Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing into squares. Add sprinkles if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg