Don your apron, and let the enchanting aromas of warm spices, sweet confections, and festive flavors fill your home. Bar cookies are easy to make and transport, and are always a hit. This holiday season, add Christmas flavors to your bar cookies. These Christmas bar recipes deliver the flavors of the season and are perfect for cookie swaps, holiday gatherings, or just a treat at home.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars
“This happened when I couldn’t decide what to bake for my husband’s birthday. I made all of his favorites in one. Deliciousness from top to bottom!” – Jutta
Tres Leches Pumpkin Pie Squares
“I love pumpkin pie and I wanted to make the best of the best this year… so started playing with the ingredients and trying things out on my friends and family. This is the winner!” – Wendy
Grandma’s Fruit Bars
“This is a fairly quick pan cookie to make. I can remember Mother making these fairly often.” – Jean
Pecan Pie Bars
“It’s that time of year. I love the smell of these pecan pie bars cooking in the oven. Heaven!” – Shelly
Chewy Brown Sugar Bars
“In my family everyone wants their own pan of these for Christmas!” – Ann
Peabody’s Malted Blondies
“I love malt in anything and everything. The hint of malt in the base, the chocolate of the chips, and the crunch of the Whoppers put these blondies over the top.” – Erin
Oreo Cookies Cheesecake Blondies
“My son’s best friend requested that I make something with Oreo cookies.” – Kathy
Butterscotch Bar Cookies
“My family began making these bar cookies in the 1960s. They soon became a family favorite. Cooking the butter and brown sugar until bubbly gives them a special butterscotch flavor.” – Ruth Ann
Apple Walnut Blondies With Maple Butter Glaze
“I hope you enjoy this one.” – Cari
Holly’s Chocolate Cranberry Cookie Bars
“Very proud of my 12-year-old Holly. She came up with this recipe idea on Thanksgiving Eve. They turned out so yummy and were gone before noon on Thanksgiving Day.” – Candi
Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars
“My husband and I like these cookie bars because the cookie mix has just the right amount of spice.” – Cecelia
Nanaimo Bars Recipe
“Super easy no-bake bars with a chocolate crumb base topped with a custard icing layer all topped off with a chocolate ganache topping!” – Kevin