Description
Indulge in these delightful M&M cookie bars, filled with colorful candy-coated chocolates and gooey chocolate chips. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar (light or dark)
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups M&Ms (Red, white, and blue mix, or other colorful candy-coated chocolates)
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet fully with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Lightly beat the eggs to break the yolks. Add eggs and vanilla to the butter and sugar mixture and mix until well combined.
- In a separate medium-sized bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix the dry ingredients together.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until fully combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and 1 cup of M&Ms using a wooden or silicone spatula.
- Spread the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking sheet and press it down.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of M&Ms across the top of the dough.
- Bake for 20–22 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges. The center should move slightly when tipped but not be raw.
- Allow to cool on the pan for at least 20 minutes before cutting into 36 bars.
Notes
- Don’t skip the cooling time—bars firm up as they cool.
- You can use seasonal M&Ms to match holidays or events.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
