This holiday treat is a game changer!

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

frosting

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: store-bought icing

Greek yogurt provides a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

sprinkles

🥗Healthier: nuts

💰Cheaper: candy bits

Nuts add crunch and are a healthier topping.

Gather all the candies: Mini M&M's, semi-sweet morsels, white chocolate chips, Reese's peanut butter chips, and Andy's Peppermint Crunch.

Grab the sugar cookie mix and place it in a greased 9 by 13 pan.

Add 1 stick of salted softened butter to the pan with the cookie mix and candies.

Crack 2 eggs into the mixture (or 1 egg if you prefer) for extra fluffiness.

Use a spatula to mix all the ingredients together until well combined.

Flatten the chunky batter into one even layer in the pan.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Bake the cookie bar for about 25 to 30 minutes.

While the cookie bar is cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting in a large bowl.

Add 2 blocks of softened cream cheese to the bowl.

Incorporate vanilla bean paste to your liking for flavor.

Add about 3 cups of powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture, adjusting to taste.

Use a hand mixer to beat the cream cheese, vanilla, and powdered sugar until well combined.

Frost the cooled cookie bar with the cream cheese frosting.

Optionally, add festive sprinkles on top of the frosting for decoration.

Cut into squares and serve.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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