Description
If Christmas had a flavor, it would be these whimsical Elf Spaghetti Cookie Bars. Imagine a chewy graham cracker base topped with gooey marshmallows, crunchy mini M&M’s, creamy white chocolate, salty pretzels, and caramel drizzle—chaos in the best way! These bars are perfect for holiday cookie swaps, quick dessert ideas, or baking with kids on a cold winter day. Whether you need an easy recipe, fun snack, or dessert for your next party, this treat checks every festive box. Ideal for anyone looking for colorful food ideas, Christmas baking, or easy sweets for the season!
Ingredients
113g butter, melted
180g graham cracker crumbs
397g sweetened condensed milk
100g mini marshmallows
120g mini M&M’s
100g white chocolate chips
50g mini pretzel sticks, crushed
60ml caramel sauce
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a square baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Mix melted butter and graham cracker crumbs, then press firmly into the prepared dish to form the crust.
3. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the crust.
4. Sprinkle marshmallows, mini M&M’s, white chocolate chips, and crushed pretzels on top.
5. Bake for 20–25 minutes until edges are golden and bubbly.
6. Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes.
7. Drizzle caramel sauce in “spaghetti” strands over the top.
8. Add extra candies or pretzels as desired.
9. Allow to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
Make sure to let the bars cool completely before cutting to ensure clean edges.
Swap in any festive candies you like—this recipe is very flexible and fun to customize!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, easy dessert bars, Elf movie treats, holiday snack, baking with kids