Christmas Cookie Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/2 cup chewy caramel pieces, roughly chopped.
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3/4 cup melted unsalted butter (1 and a half sticks).
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder.
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1/2 teaspoon regular salt.
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1 large egg and 1 extra yolk.
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3/4 cup packed light brown sugar.
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1/2 cup small pretzel bits.
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1/2 cup granulated white sugar.
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract.
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2 cups of plain flour (all-purpose).
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1/2 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet).
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1 teaspoon baking soda.
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2 tablespoons festive sprinkles.
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1/2 cup red and green candy-coated chocolates (like M&Ms).
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F. Chop up the caramel pieces into small bits.
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Melt the butter, then stir both sugars into it. Add the egg, extra yolk, and vanilla, and mix it together.
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Gently mix the salt, baking soda, and baking powder in. Then stir in the flour just until everything’s combined.
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Throw in the sprinkles, M&Ms, chopped caramel, chocolate chips, and pretzels. Fold them in carefully.
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Press the dough evenly into a 9x13 pan. Bake for about 16-18 minutes, until the edges look golden and set.
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Let it cool completely. Then slice into squares or bars.
# Notes:
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Feel free to swap in your favorite mix-ins.
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Mix everything by hand, no electric mixer needed.
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You can freeze these for up to 2 months.
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They’ll stay good at room temperature for 3 days.