Save to Pinterest Festive, chewy blondie bars infused with earthy matcha and crunchy pistachios, cut into tree shapes and decorated for a holiday treat.
This holiday season I loved making these bars shaped like Christmas trees with my family, making the baking experience even more special.
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups (160 g) all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp matcha green tea powder, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt
- Wet Ingredients: 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter melted, 1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar packed, 2 large eggs room temperature, 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Add-ins: 3/4 cup (90 g) shelled unsalted pistachios roughly chopped
- Decoration (Optional): 1 cup (120 g) white chocolate chips or melting wafers, Festive sprinkles or edible glitter, Mini pretzel sticks (for tree trunks)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Step 2:
- In a medium bowl whisk together flour matcha powder baking powder and salt.
- Step 3:
- In a large bowl combine melted butter and brown sugar. Whisk until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla whisking until fully incorporated.
- Step 4:
- Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Stir in chopped pistachios.
- Step 5:
- Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake for 23 25 minutes or until the center is just set and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Step 6:
- Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Step 7:
- Lift out blondies using the parchment overhang. Cut into triangles to resemble Christmas trees.
- Step 8:
- Melt white chocolate and drizzle over each triangle. Decorate with sprinkles and insert a mini pretzel stick at the base of each tree for the trunk.
- Step 9:
- Allow decorations to set before serving.
Save to Pinterest Baking these blondie bars has become a cherished family tradition during the holidays, bringing everyone together to celebrate.
Required Tools
8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking pan Mixing bowls Whisk and spatula Parchment paper Sharp knife
Allergen Information
Contains Eggs dairy (butter white chocolate) wheat (unless using gluten-free flour) nuts (pistachios) and gluten (pretzel sticks if not gluten-free) Always check ingredient labels for potential allergens
Nutritional Information
Calories 230 Total Fat 12 g Carbohydrates 27 g Protein 3 g per serving
Save to Pinterest These Matcha Pistachio Christmas Tree Blondie Bars are perfect for sharing and adding holiday cheer to any gathering.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of flour works best?
All-purpose flour gives a tender crumb, but gluten-free blends can be swapped 1:1 for a similar texture.
- → Can I use other nuts instead of pistachios?
Yes, pecans or almonds make great substitutes, offering different textures and flavors.
- → How do I achieve a stronger matcha flavor?
Adding an extra half tablespoon of matcha powder intensifies the earthy green tea taste.
- → What decoration ideas work well?
White chocolate drizzles, festive sprinkles, edible glitter, and mini pretzel sticks create a charming holiday appearance.
- → How should I store these bars?
Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days to maintain chewiness.