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Holiday Bars

Delicious dessert squares featuring a buttery crust, creamy filling, and festive toppings, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Let butter soften at room temperature for best results.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour You can substitute half of the flour with almond flour for a nutty flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Filling Ingredients
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (or your favorite filling) Feel free to customize the filling.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Topping
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting) Dust before serving for a festive touch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper for easy removal.
  3. In a medium bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until fluffy. Add the flour and mix until combined.
  4. Evenly spread the crust mixture into the prepared pan, pressing down firmly to create a solid base.
Filling
  1. In another bowl, whisk the eggs and vanilla extract together. Mix in the chocolate chips (or your choice of filling), baking powder, and salt.
  2. Pour the filling over the crust and spread it evenly.
Baking
  1. Place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden and cooked through.
  2. Allow to cool before slicing into squares.
  3. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Freeze individual pieces tightly wrapped for up to a month. Reheat briefly in the microwave for best results.