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

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Treasure Chest Bars

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
Sugar
Brown Sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
Baking Powder
½ teaspoon salt
Milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Maraschino Cherry
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Powdered Sugar
Unsweetened Chocolate Square

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How to Make Treasure Chest Bars

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