Festive Holiday Cookie Bars (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

01 - 3/4 cup melted unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks).
02 - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar.
03 - 1/2 cup white sugar.
04 - 1 whole large egg and 1 yolk.
05 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract.
06 - 1 teaspoon baking soda.
07 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder.
08 - 1/2 teaspoon table salt.
09 - 2 cups regular flour.
10 - 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips.
11 - 1/2 cup Christmas-colored M&Ms.
12 - 1/2 cup crushed pretzel pieces.
13 - 1/2 cup diced soft caramels.
14 - 2 tablespoons festive sprinkles.

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Heat your oven to 350°F. Cut the caramels into tiny chunks.
02 - Melt the butter and mix it with both sugars by hand. Toss in eggs and vanilla.
03 - Add the baking soda, powder, and salt. Gently fold in flour until barely mixed.
04 - Mix in the chocolate chips, M&Ms, pretzel bits, caramel chunks, and colorful sprinkles.
05 - Spread mixture into a 9x13 pan. Cook for 16-18 minutes until slightly golden and firm.
06 - Wait until fully cooled before slicing into squares.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Mix-ins can be swapped with your favorites.
02 - Skip the electric mixer - just use a spoon.
03 - You can freeze leftovers for up to 2 months.
04 - Stays good for 3 days when stored at room temp.

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