Christmas bars: Easy and Indulgent Treats for Your Holiday Table
Delight your guests this holiday season with these easy and indulgent Christmas bars that are sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until lightly golden. Allow to cool before cutting.
Notes
- These bars can be customized with nuts or dried fruits for extra flavor.
- For a festive touch, sprinkle some powdered sugar on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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