Christmas Cookie Bars

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Prep oven & pan: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9x13 pan with foil and spray well with cooking spray.

Step 2

Cream butter & sugar: Mix butter and brown sugar with a stand or hand mixer until crumbly.

Step 3

Add eggs & vanilla: Mix in eggs and vanilla until smooth.

Step 4

Add dry ingredients: Mix in salt and baking powder, then flour.

Step 5

Add mix-ins & press: Stir in M&M's and sprinkles. Spread into prepared pan (the mixture is wet, so spray hands with cooking spray and smooth dough into an even layer).

Step 6

Top & bake: Top with remaining mix-ins. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes until edges start to turn golden.

Step 7

Cool: Err on the side of underbaked; they will finish setting as they cool.

Step 8

Tips: Use a metal pan, not glass. Make sure to measure flour and sugar correctly. Store in an airtight container for up to four days.