Christmas Cookie Bars Festive Treat (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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113g (½ cup) of unsalted butter.
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400g (2 cups) brown sugar, tightly packed.
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A couple of large eggs.
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1 teaspoon of vanilla essence.
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A pinch (½ teaspoon) of salt.
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1 teaspoon of baking powder.
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248g (2 cups) of plain flour.
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A cup of colorful holiday Smarties or any favorite chocolate candy.
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½ cup of holiday sprinkles—use the longer-style ones for the best result.
# Instructions:
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Start by warming up your oven to 175°C (350°F). Get a rectangular 9x13 metal baking pan ready by lining it with aluminum foil and giving it a good coating of non-stick spray.
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Using either a stand mixer or a handheld mixer, combine the butter and brown sugar until the blend feels nice and crumbly.
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Toss in the eggs along with the vanilla, and whisk until the batter is beautifully smooth.
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Mix in the salt and baking powder first, and then slowly add the flour. Keep mixing until everything comes together evenly.
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Carefully stir in the candy and sprinkles, making sure they’re spread well in the dough.
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Even out the dough in the pan. If it’s sticky, a quick spritz of spray on your hands will make smoothening it out a lot easier.
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For a little extra flair, sprinkle a handful of extra candy and sprinkles on the top.
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Bake for roughly 22-25 minutes. The sides should look golden. If you want them extra chewy, slightly underbake—let them set as they cool.
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Let the tray completely cool down before cutting it into squares. You can keep them fresh in a sealed container or freeze them longer.
# Notes:
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Switch up the candies and sprinkles to match any special occasion or holiday.
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Measure your sugar and flour with care—getting it wrong could mess with the texture.
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If you have a choice, go for a metal pan. It distributes the heat better, preventing any gooey centers.