Celebrate the holiday season with fun cookie bars. They are easy and quick to make and so festive.
1 c. unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 c. light brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 t. vanilla extract
3 c. flour
1 t. baking soda
1 t. salt
1 c. Christmas M & M’s, divided
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
1/3 c. green and red sprinkles, divided
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper.
Using a mixer and a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar; mix in eggs and vanilla until combined.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in about 3/4 of the M & M's, 3/4 of the chocolate chips and 3/4 of the sprinkles.
Press dough into the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining M & M’s, chocolate chips and sprinkles; press them down slightly into the dough.
Bake 20-25 minutes or until edges are light brown. Cool completely.
Serve.
24 servings.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze the cooled bars for up to 3 months.