Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint pieces
- 1/2 cup seasonal chocolate chips (red and green)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Holiday sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare the Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients:Â In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients:Â In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add the Mix-Ins:Â Fold in the crushed candy canes, seasonal chocolate chips, and chopped nuts (if using).
- Spread and Bake:Â Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle holiday sprinkles over the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve:Â Let the cookie bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Prep Time:Â 15 minutes |Â Baking Time:Â 25-30 minutes |Â Total Time:Â 45 minutes
Kcal:Â 220 per bar |Â Servings:Â 24 bars
