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Christmas bars

Delicious Christmas Bars: A Festive Treat for Everyone

These Christmas bars are a delightful treat combining chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs Provides a sweet, crunchy texture; substitute with crushed whole graham crackers for an alternative.
  • ¼ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Adds a rich chocolatey depth; opt for high-quality cocoa to enhance the flavor.
  • 1½ cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens the mixture and gives a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth quality; essential for those beloved Christmas bars.
  • ¾ cup Unsalted Butter Melted; binds the ingredients and enriches flavor; can be replaced with melted coconut oil for a dairy-free alternative.
For the Filling
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk Provides moisture and sweetness, contributing to that delightful chewy texture.
  • 3 cups Mini Marshmallows Infuse chewy goodness; use mini marshmallows for better distribution throughout the bars.
  • 1½ cups Chocolate Chips Offers extra chocolate flavor; choose dark, milk, or white chocolate to suit your taste preferences.
  • ½ cup Chopped Nuts (optional) Adds a nice crunch; omit this for a nut-free version and boost the chocolate chips instead.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Christmas Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, unsweetened cocoa powder, and powdered sugar. Stir well until uniform.
  3. Pour in melted unsalted butter and sweetened condensed milk into the dry mix. Stir until well combined and thick.
  4. Fold in mini marshmallows and chocolate chips, along with optional chopped nuts, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Transfer the mixture into a greased baking pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
  6. Allow to cool completely at room temperature before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure the butter is completely melted and consider using parchment paper in the pan for easy removal. Store in an airtight container for freshness.

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