40 Christmas Bar Recipes That'll Land You On Santa's Nice List (2024)

We can't think of a better way to celebrate the holidays than these festive blondies loaded with 's, crushed Oreos, and chocolate chips.

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While adorable gingerbread cookies are a holiday staple, gingerbread goes way beyond the classic cookies. Our newest obsession? Gingerbread blondies. The combination of spices and molasses used in this recipe turns the classic blondies into a festive winter treat fit to be served at any Christmas or holiday party.

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These adorable Christmas trees are perfect for when you don't have a ton of time but still want to make something cute and festive. They're easy to assemble and the kids can even help decorate! Use your favorite brownie recipe or a boxed brownie mix, like we did here.

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The chewy yet tender brown sugar base here is swirled with chai spices and espresso-spiked caramel, then topped with a black tea glaze to create a decadent and satisfying snack. Skip the coffee shop pastry and enjoy this treat all holiday season long.

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Mexican hot chocolate is a unique take on everyone's favorite winter beverage. It’s rich in chocolate, not too sweet, and the added spices will surprise yet comfort you. These brownies are inspired by their classic flavor, with a little something extra.

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Tart, tangy, and sweet, these cheesecake bars are sandwiched between a pastry crust that just happens to be super-easy to make (thank you, store-bought crescent roll dough!). Plus, we snuck in one of our favorite spice combos to add a cozy touch: pumpkin spice.

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Klondike Bars are the perfect frozen treat, one we crave even when it's cold outside. They're a grocery freezer case staple, but what if we told you that they're easy to make at home with a simple no-churn ice cream and a two-ingredient DIY chocolate topping?

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A brownie that looks and tastes like Andes Mints are a dream come true for chocolate-mint lovers. Feel free to add some crushed peppermints to the top to make these extra festive.

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This recipe can be as fancy or as simple as you want, depending on the type of brownies you make. TBH, this peppermint white chocolate frosting would be amazing on pretty much anything. You could even sub out the brownies for cookies or even... brookies! The delicious options are endless.

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In this recipe, chewy, sweet blondies are swirled with Nutella for a decadent, but SUPER easy holiday dessert. They only require one bowl, and swirling the Nutella on top is easier than it looks.

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These have all the comfort of a chocolate chip cookie, with the added crunch of 's and the heft of a bar shape, making for a delicious treat that’s impossible to put down. Try them with seasonal M&M's to switch them up for holidays too.

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Buckeyes are a beloved truffle made of a rich peanut butter filling that are dipped in chocolate. They're easy to make, but these no-bake cheesecake bars might be even easier—no individual rolling or dipping required!

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Inspired by the cream cheese-maple sauce drizzled on the butter pecan blondies at Applebee's, these easy white chocolate chip blondies highlight a very underutilized baking ingredient: maple syrup. Feel free to use walnuts or pecans here, whichever you prefer.

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These citrusy bars are the perfect make-ahead dessert. They need a long chill time, so pop 'em in the fridge and leave them overnight. The next day, you'll be rewarded with perfectly set squares you can take on the go. They're sure to brighten up even the grayest of winter days.

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This is the easiest Starbucks copycat recipe. These chewy blondies are studded with white chocolate chips and cranberries and then get a sweet orange cream cheese frosting and an extra drizzle of white chocolate just for fun.

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While we love classic snickerdoodles, when we're craving a fun holiday dessert, we turn to these cookie-inspired blondies every single time. Perfectly tender and chewy (with a cinnamon-sugar topping), these blondies get that signature snickerdoodle texture and flavor without cream of tartar.

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These brownies have a secret layer of Andes Mints under all that glorious green frosting and on top for even more minty flavor.

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These blondies are like a honey & peanut butter sandwich, in dessert form. They're thick and chewy with all of the honey flavor shining through—they're sure to make you feel like a kid again.

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If you love our and red velvet cake, these bars are for you. They'll make a festive, unique addition to any holiday dessert table.

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We're not willing to leave pecan pie behind at Thanksgiving, so we're baking these brownies all the way through the holiday season.

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