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Christmas Cookie Bars

Christmas M&M Cookie Bars

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Festive Christmas cookie bars recipe Easy Xmas MM dessert Delicious holiday treat

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups Christmas M&Ms

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Stir in the Christmas M&Ms.
  • Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. For an extra festive touch, press additional M&Ms onto the surface of the bars.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is just set. Do not overbake.
  • Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.

Notes

These Christmas M&M Cookie Bars are a nostalgic trip back to childhood Christmases, filled with the joy of colorful candies and warm, gooey goodness. Easy to make and even easier to devour, these bars are the perfect addition to your holiday baking lineup.