Description
These Soft-Baked M&M Cookie Bars are a delightful treat that combines the chewiness of a cookie with the ease of a bar. Loaded with colorful M&M candies and optional chocolate chips, these bars are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups M&M candies (plus extra for topping)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Dry Ingredients:
Wet Ingredients:
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Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and creamy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine and Bake: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, fold in M&M candies and chocolate chips, spread dough in pan, top with extra M&Ms, and bake for 22-25 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bars cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a festive touch, use seasonal M&M colors.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
