12 Bars and Squares of Christmas
The 12 Bars and Squares of Christmas are full of sweet and cozy flavors. They bring joy, warmth and a happy holiday feeling to your home.
Ingredients
Classic Chocolate Fudge Bars
- 1 cup butter
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Lemon Bars
- Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup butter
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp flour
- ¼ cup lemon juice
Instructions
Classic Chocolate Fudge Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt butter and mix with sugar.
- Add eggs and vanilla, then stir well.
- Add cocoa and flour. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour into a greased 8x8 pan.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Cool and cut.
Lemon Bars
- Mix flour, butter, and ¼ cup sugar for crust.
- Press into pan and bake 15 minutes at 350°F.
- Mix eggs, ¾ cup sugar, flour, and lemon juice.
- Pour over crust and bake 20 minutes.
- Cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Line pans with parchment for easy cleanup.
- Cool before cutting for neat pieces.
- Add colorful toppings for a fun look.
- Store in airtight boxes to keep soft.
- Mix flavors for a pretty dessert tray.