🎄 Classic Christmas Cookie Bars (Easy & Delicious)
🧾 Ingredients
1 cup (225g) butter, melted
2 cups (400g) brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1½ cups chocolate chips (or mixed chips/candy pieces)
Optional: 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
👩🍳 Instructions
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking pan (9×13 inch) with parchment paper.
In a bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
Add eggs and vanilla, whisk until combined.
Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until a thick batter forms.
Fold in chocolate chips (and nuts if using).
Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for 20–25 minutes until the top is golden and set.
Let cool completely, then cut into bars.
✨ Tips for Big Holiday Batches
Double or triple the recipe easily for large quantities (like your 500 bars!).
Mix in festive extras: red/green candies, coconut, or white chocolate chips.
These freeze really well—just stack with parchment between layers.
