Description
These Christmas Cookie Bars are the ultimate festive treat—soft, buttery, and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting and cheerful holiday sprinkles. Perfect as a quick dessert, easy dinner party addition, or sweet snack for gatherings, this easy recipe brings together classic sugar cookie flavors in a simple bar form. Whether you’re looking for holiday dessert ideas, quick baking recipes, or fun food ideas to share, these bars deliver both flavor and convenience in every bite.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter softened
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup red and green sprinkles
8 oz cream cheese softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter for frosting
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
2. Cream butter and sugar together 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.
5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients, alternating with milk.
6. Fold in sprinkles gently.
7. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
8. Bake for 18–22 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
9. Let bars cool completely.
10. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla.
11. Spread frosting over cooled bars and decorate with extra sprinkles.
12. Slice into bars and serve.
Notes
Make sure all refrigerated ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing.
Do not overbake to keep the bars soft and tender.
Chill slightly before slicing for cleaner, more defined edges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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