Description
Santa’s No-Bake Sugar Cookie Bars are a delightful treat that melt in your mouth with their creamy texture and sweet, buttery flavor. Each bite is a perfect balance of sweetness and a hint of vanilla, making them an irresistible holiday indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- Base:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Filling:
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Topping:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until well mixed.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking dish to form the base.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the graham cracker base.
- Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the cream cheese layer and sprinkle with optional sprinkles.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set before cutting into bars.
Notes
- These bars can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham crackers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: no-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 2x2 inches)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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