Description
Delightful and customizable Christmas bars that bring warmth and joy to any holiday gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 cup dried cranberries or raisins (optional)
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 softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully combined before adding the next.
- Gradually mix in the flour, baking powder, and spices until combined.
- Gently stir in any nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruits of your choice, reserving some for topping.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan, smoothing it into an even layer. Sprinkle any reserved toppings on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
Weigh your ingredients for accuracy for the perfect crumb. You can use a food processor for quicker preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Christmas, holiday, dessert, bars, baking, festive
