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M&M Cookie Bars Recipe

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These delicious M&M Cookie Bars combine a soft, buttery cookie base with colorful M&Ms and rich chocolate chips. Perfect as a fun treat or dessert, these bars are easy to prepare and bake in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup softened butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 tsp baking soda
  • 1/3 tsp salt

Add-ins

  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup M&Ms (divided)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookie bars evenly.
  2. Cream the butter and sugars: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Beat together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Add vanilla and egg: Incorporate the vanilla extract and egg into the creamed mixture, beating again until fully combined and slightly fluffy.
  4. Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and seasoning.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips and M&Ms: Stir in the chocolate chips and most of the M&Ms, reserving some to sprinkle on top for decoration and added texture.
  7. Spread the dough: Evenly spread the cookie dough into an 8×6 inch or 9×7 inch baking pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Sprinkle the reserved M&Ms evenly over the top.
  8. Bake the bars: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18–20 minutes or until the surface turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool and slice: Remove from the oven and allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, slice into squares for serving.

Notes

  • Ensure butter is softened but not melted for the best texture.
  • Do not overmix the dough once flour is added to keep the bars tender.
  • You can substitute M&Ms with any candy-coated chocolate or colorful chips.
  • If desired, chill the dough slightly before baking to prevent spreading.
  • Store bars in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 3 days.

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