Holiday Chocolate Chip Sprinkle Bars

Ingredients

• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cup red and green chocolate covered candies
• 3/4 cup chocolate chips, chunks or discs
• 1/4 cup holiday sprinkles

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease or spray a 9 x 13" pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper leaving an over hang for ease in removing the bars.

2. 2

   In a large bowl whisk the flour, baking soda and salt.

3. 3

   In a standing mixer or in a separate large bowl beat the butter, sugars, eggs and vanilla for 3-5 minutes or until creamy and light in color.

4. 4

   Add the flour into the butter mixture and beat for 1 minute or until all of the ingredients come together.

5. 5

   Fold or beat in 1 1/4 cup of the chocolate candies and 1/2 cup chocolate chips.

6. 6

   Place in a greased 9 x 13 baking dish. Top with the remaining chocolate candies, chocolate chips and holiday sprinkles.

7. 7

   Bake for 30 minutes or until the top just starts to turn golden.

8. 8

   Allow the bars to cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting into squares.