Description
Delightful cookie bars bursting with crunchy pretzels, creamy chocolate, and colorful holiday candies, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
- 1 cup colorful holiday candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Cream the butter and sugars in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy using an electric mixer.
- Incorporate the eggs, one at a time, blending well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a separate bowl, whisking together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just incorporated.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, crushed pretzels, and holiday candies.
- Spread the dough evenly in the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the center feels set but slightly soft.
- Cool in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
Try using unsweetened applesauce as a twist to reduce saturation while preserving moisture. Customize with your favorite nuts or fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg