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Classic M&M Cookie Bars


  • Author: Norah
  • Total Time: 40-45 minutes
  • Yield: 12-16 bars (depending on size) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These chewy, colorful, and irresistibly delicious M&M cookie bars are a perfect treat for any occasion. Packed with mini chocolate chips and M&M’s, they offer a fun twist on traditional cookie bars. Easy to make and perfect for sharing!


Ingredients

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  • 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 cup golden brown sugar, firmly packed

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda

  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1 1/2 cups M&M’s (plus more for topping)

  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips (plus more for topping)


Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.

  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

  • Fold in the M&M’s and mini chocolate chips.

  • Spread the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.

  • Top with extra M&M’s and mini chocolate chips for extra color and sweetness.

  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

 

  • Allow the bars to cool before cutting into squares.

Notes

You can use regular-sized M&M’s if you prefer, but mini M&M’s work well in the dough.

For a softer texture, slightly underbake the bars and let them cool in the pan.

These cookie bars can also be frozen for up to 2 months.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: M&M cookie bars, dessert bars, chocolate chip cookies, easy cookie bars, party treat