Treasure Chest Bars Recipe

A beloved family Christmas tradition! These nostalgic Treasure Chest Bars are packed with festive cherries, crunchy nuts, and rich chocolate chips, creating a delightful bar cookie perfect for holiday gatherings. This recipe, passed down for over two decades, guarantees a Christmas cookie tray wouldn't be complete without them. Get ready to make some holiday magic in the kitchen!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 157.5 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Treasure Chest Bars

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How to Make Treasure Chest Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Stir in the chopped nuts, cherries, and chocolate chips.
  7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  8. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  9. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

60g

Fat

17g

Carbs

7g