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Santa’s Trash Cookie Bars


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  • Author: jurgentukur
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bars
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful blend of textures and flavors, these cookie bars combine the best of cookies and desserts into an easy-to-make treat that’s sure to become a family favorite.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped nuts
  • 1 cup pretzels, broken


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the butter and sugars until fluffy.
  3. Mix in the eggs and vanilla.
  4. Fold in the dry ingredients.
  5. Add the chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and broken pretzels, and stir until combined.
  6. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and avoid overmixing the dough to keep the bars soft and chewy.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American