Description
Customizable Christmas Dessert Bars are the perfect festive treat to elevate your holiday gatherings. These delicious bars feature a buttery crust topped with an array of flavors from chocolate chips to dried fruits, making them easy to personalize for any palate. With warm spices reminiscent of childhood memories and simple preparation steps, these dessert bars will impress your guests and become a cherished holiday tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1/4 cup dried fruits (cranberries or apricots)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, and cold butter until crumbly. Press into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, whisk together brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and desired spices until smooth. Pour over the crust.
- Add your selected toppings evenly on top and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg