EASY CHRISTMAS TREE COOKIE BARS

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You don't even need cookie cutters for these super-simple and delightful sugar cookie bars, finished with frosting and sprinkles, M&M's™ Minis™ for star toppers and pretzel sticks for trunks.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 27

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened
1 egg
14 pretzel sticks
3/4 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 1-lb container)
Betty Crocker™ green gel food color
2 teaspoons green, red and white candy sprinkles
27 yellow M&M's® Minis™ chocolate candies

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, leaving foil overhanging at 2 opposite sides of pan; spray with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix cookie mix, softened butter, cream cheese and egg with spoon until soft dough forms. Spread dough in bottom of pan. Bake 20 to 23 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 hour.
  • Remove bars from pan by lifting foil; peel foil away. Cut into 27 triangles as follows: Cut 3 horizontal rows. Cut each row into 9 triangles so each triangle has a 2-inch wide base. (See diagram below.) Set aside end pieces for snacking.
  • Break pretzel sticks in half. Insert pretzel half in short end of each triangle. In small bowl, tint frosting with green food color to desired color. Spoon frosting into small resealable food-storage plastic bag; partially seal bag. Cut off tiny corner of bag. Squeeze bag to pipe frosting over bars. Sprinkle with sprinkles. Place 1 chocolate candy on top of each triangle. Store in airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

Big dog
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These cookie bars look so delicious. I'm definitely going to try this recipe.


MD Rifat Ahmed
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I can't wait to make these cookie bars for my family and friends.


Mohamed Reda Boulezaz
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These cookie bars are a great way to get your kids involved in the kitchen.


King Maker
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookie bars are amazing!


aysha Tanveer
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This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients. Don't bother trying it.


zara beets
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I've tried this recipe several times and it's always a disaster. I don't know what I'm doing wrong.


Abhinash kumar Yadav
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookie bars turned out dry and crumbly.


Hassan Sliungwe
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These cookie bars are a great way to use up leftover Christmas candy.


James Duroy
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I love the way these cookie bars look like Christmas trees. They're so cute and festive.


Waseem tahir Khattak
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These cookie bars are the perfect way to celebrate the holidays. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Alie Sayeed
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I've made these cookie bars several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Jameel King
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These cookie bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're definitely a festive treat that's perfect for a holiday party.


Asim Technical
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I'm not a big fan of frosting, but these cookie bars were still really good. The cookie base is soft and chewy, and the sprinkles add a nice touch of sweetness.


Maxwell Agyei
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These cookie bars are delicious! I love the way the green frosting looks like a Christmas tree. They're the perfect festive treat.


ibrahim dhillon
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I made these cookie bars for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. They're so soft and chewy, and the frosting is the perfect amount of sweetness.


Fawaz Fawaz
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These Christmas tree cookie bars are so easy to make and they're so delicious! I love the festive green color and the sprinkles on top. They're the perfect treat for a holiday party.