Description
Celebrate the season with these irresistibly soft and chewy Christmas Cookie Bars! Packed with festive red and green sprinkles and topped with a thick layer of creamy vanilla buttercream, these bars are the ultimate quick holiday dessert. Whether you’re looking for an easy recipe to share at parties, a festive addition to your holiday baking, or Christmas cookie ideas that don’t require rolling dough, this easy dessert is perfect. Great for kids’ treats, holiday potlucks, or cozy winter baking, these bars bring the joy of the season in every bite.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup Christmas-colored sprinkles (jimmies)
1 1/2 cups vanilla buttercream frosting
2 tablespoons additional sprinkles for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
6. Gently fold in 3/4 cup Christmas sprinkles.
7. Spread dough evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 22–26 minutes or until the edges are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Cool completely in the pan before frosting.
10. Spread buttercream frosting over cooled bars.
11. Sprinkle with remaining sprinkles, slice into squares, and serve.
Notes
Always let the bars cool completely before frosting to avoid a melty mess.
For cleaner cuts, chill the bars after frosting for 15 minutes.
Use parchment paper with overhang for easy lifting and slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, sugar cookie bars, easy dessert, holiday treats, festive baking