Chewy bars filled with chocolate chips, festive sprinkles, and a touch of spice for seasonal sharing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
06 - 1 cup packed light brown sugar
07 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
10 - 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
11 - 1/2 cup red and green holiday sprinkles
12 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang to assist with removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until thoroughly combined.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until fully incorporated.
04 - Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients with a spatula or wooden spoon, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Gently fold in chocolate chips, festive sprinkles, and nuts if desired. Reserve a portion of chocolate chips and sprinkles for topping.
06 - Evenly spread dough into prepared baking pan. Scatter reserved chocolate chips and sprinkles on the surface.
07 - Bake for 23 to 27 minutes, until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow bars to cool completely in the pan. Use parchment paper overhang to lift out and transfer. Slice into individual servings.
