These Christmas Cookie Bars are a simple and jazzed-up version of the classic chocolate chip cookie that are tailor-made for Santa and maybe a lucky reindeer or two, depending on the big guy’s mood on Christmas Eve.

Festive Christmas Cookie Bars

Featuring just a handful of ordinary ingredients, these Christmas Cookie Bars go together in minutes and spend just a half hour or so in the oven. So easy that even a kid can make, these festive holiday treats are loved by young and old alike.

This has been a busy time for me. After nearly 12 years at the same job I decided that it was time for a change, earlier this year. Change often isn’t easy but sometimes it’s a good thing and I’m very happy to say that seems to be the case with my decision to switch things up a bit. The new responsibilities and duties that I found with my new position took a little time away from my time in the kitchen but once again I found out that was just fine.

This recipe for Christmas Cookie Bars was a great ice breaker to get back in the kitchen and behind the cameras. There’s just something about powdered sugar and Christmas ornaments amidst a tray of holiday treats that makes you feel good. In this case it made me feel good to be back in my happy place.

If you’re looking for Christmas Cookie Recipes, we’ve got a great selection to choose from!

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I’m hoping that these Christmas Cookie Bars will help put you in your happy place as well. As I learned from my dad so many years ago, it doesn’t hurt a person to be there every once in a while. Happy holidays to you and yours and thanks for reading Platter Talk. It means the world to me.  -Dan

Watch the baking video below to see how easy it is to make these Christmas Cookie Bars!

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Festive Christmas Cookie Bars

Fast and simple to make, these Christmas Cookie Bars are perfect for Santa Claus and his crew as they make their journey to and from the North Pole.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Holidays

Keyword Christmas, cookies

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 24

Calories 258 kcal

Author Dan from Platter Talk

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter softened to room temperature
• 1 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
• 2 eggs large
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 11 oz holiday colored chocolate chips divided in half

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
   

2. Using a stand mixer, combine butter, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla. Beat until creamy, about 2 minutes.
   

3. Gradually add flour, baking powder and salt. Mix until well combined.
   

4. Add one half chocolate chips and stir until well incorporated.
   

5. Evenly spread batter in an ungreased 9x13 inch baking dish. Evenly distribute reserved chocolate chips on top of batter and use palm of one hand to gently push chips into batter.
   

6. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean, after being inserted into center of pan. Allow to cool thoroughly on a baking rack before cutting and serving.
   

Recipe Video

Nutrition Facts

Festive Christmas Cookie Bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 258 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13g 20%

Saturated Fat 7g 35%

Cholesterol 34mg 11%

Sodium 127mg 5%

Potassium 137mg 4%

Total Carbohydrates 32g 11%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 20g

Protein 2g 4%

Vitamin A 5.3%

Calcium 3.7%

Iron 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.