Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with Customizable Christmas Dessert Bars, a delightful combination of rich flavors and buttery texture. These easy-to-make bars are perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or cozy evenings by the fire. Each bite offers a warm embrace of spices and sweetness, making them an irresistible treat that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts) – optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in any optional mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg