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A colorful array of golden-brown Christmas cookie bars decorated with red and green sprinkles, placed on a rustic wooden board, with a soft-focus background of holiday decorations, capturing the textures and festive colors.

Holiday Cookie Bar Delight

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A delicious layered treat combining buttery cookie crusts with sweet frosting and holiday sprinkles.

  • Total Time: 38 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bars

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • Food coloring (red and green)
  • Holiday sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix flour, baking powder, and set aside.
  3. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mix well.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until combined. Press dough evenly into the prepared pan.
  5. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
  6. Mix powdered sugar with enough milk to create a thick but spreadable consistency. Divide and color with food dyes.
  7. Spread frosting over cooled cookie base. Decorate with sprinkles. Slice into bars and serve.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Notes

    • Use room temperature butter for best texture.
    • Add extra milk if frosting is too thick.
    • Decorate with festive sprinkles for an engaging presentation.
    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 18 minutes
    • Method: Bake, cool, decorate
    • Cuisine: Holiday
    • Diet: Vegetarian

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cookie bar
    • Calories: 150 Kcal
    • Sugar: 12g
    • Sodium: 60mg
    • Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
    • Trans Fat: 0g
    • Carbohydrates: 20g
    • Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg