Santa's Cookie Bars

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 25 mins | Yield: 24 Servings

These cookie bars have always been my favourite treat to serve on Christmas! I am 100 per cent sure that your kids are going to love them. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

1 ½ c all-purpose flour

1 c old-fashioned oats

¾ tsp baking soda

¼ tsp salt

½ c (1 stick) butter softened

⅓ c creamy peanut butter

½ c granulated sugar

½ c light brown sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 large Egg

1 large egg yolk

1 c mini chocolate chips

1 c Christmas mix peanut butter m&m’s

3 tbsp Christmas sprinkles

Directions:

Step 1: Prepare the oven and preheat to 175 degrees C or 350 degrees F.

Step 2: Apply cooking spray or line with parchment paper a 9×13-inch baking pan.

Step 3: In a small mixing bowl, add in the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well combined.

Step 4: In a large mixing bowl, add the peanut butter, brown sugar, butter, and sugar. Beat for about 2 minutes or until fluffy.

Step 5: Add in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla. Whisk until well blended. Make sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl.

Step 6: Transfer the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir until well mixed.

Step 7: Add in the peanut butter, M&Ms, and chocolate chips. Stir until well blended.

Step 8: Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and press it on the bottom.

Step 9: Spread the sprinkles on top and gently press them.

Step 10: Set aside the rest of the M&Ms and chocolate chips.

Step 11: Place the pan inside the preheated oven and bake for about 14 to 16 minutes or until the edges are brown.

Step 12: Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool at room temperature for about 20 minutes.

Step 13: Break into small squares.

Step 14: Serve and enjoy!

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