Christmas Sweet Fix

Ah, a Christmas Sweet Fix sounds like you want a festive, cozy dessert! 🎄 Here’s a simple, delicious recipe that’s perfect for the holidays:

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Christmas Sweet Fix – Festive Holiday Bars

Ingredients (makes ~12 bars)

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• ½ teaspoon baking powder

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

• ½ cup brown sugar

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• 1 large egg

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional for a holiday touch)

• ½ cup chopped nuts (optional: pecans, walnuts)

• ½ cup dried cranberries or raisins

• ½ cup chocolate chips (milk or dark chocolate)

• Optional topping: powdered sugar or a drizzle of white chocolate

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven: 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

3. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.

4. Combine: Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Fold in nuts, dried cranberries, and chocolate chips.

5. Bake: Spread batter evenly in the pan. Bake 20–25 minutes until golden and set.

6. Cool and decorate: Let cool slightly, then cut into bars. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted white chocolate for a festive look.

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These are chewy, sweet, and full of holiday flavors—super easy to make for a last-minute Christmas treat!

If you want, I can also make a “no-bake Christmas Sweet Fix” version that’s fast, creamy, and perfect for decorating like little holiday treats. Do you want me to?