Chocolate Chip M&M’S Cookie Bars
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
28 mins
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Additional Time
57 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
310 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Chocolate Chip M&M’S Cookie Bars
Description
This recipe prepares cookie bars by first melting butter and combining it with brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Dry ingredients including flour and salt are folded in just until combined to preserve a tender texture. A mix of crispy M&M’s and semi-sweet chocolate chips are folded into the batter, with additional candies sprinkled on top before baking for a decorative effect.
Baked in an 8-by-8-inch pan lined with foil and sprayed for easy removal, the bars bake until set but still moist, checked by a toothpick that should come out clean or with minimal crumbs. Cooling inside the pan allows the bars to firm up, facilitating clean slicing.
These bars serve well as casual snacks, lunchbox treats, or dessert options, combining familiar chocolate chip cookie flavors with candy-coated chocolate pieces for added crunch and bursts of sweetness. They keep well in an airtight container at room temperature or can be frozen for longer storage.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter 1 stick, melted, unsalted
- 1 egg large
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 cup crispy M&M’s or your favorite M&M’s like Dark, Pretzel, Peanut Butter, plus more for sprinkling
- ¾ cup chocolate chips plus more for sprinkling, semi-sweet
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray; set aside.
- In a large, microwave-safe bowl melt the butter, about 1 minute on high power.
- Wait momentarily before adding the egg so you don’t scramble it. Add the egg, brown sugar, vanilla, and whisk until smooth.
- Add the flour, salt, and stir until just combined, don’t overmix.
- Stir in the M&M’s and chocolate chips.
- Turn batter out into prepared pan, smoothing the top lightly with a spatula.
- If desired, evenly sprinkle about 1 tablespoon each of M&M’S and chocolate chips for an extra visual pop, tapping them down lightly with your fingertip.
- Bake for about 25 to 28 minutes (I baked 26 minutes), or until done. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean, or with a few moist crumbs, but no batter. Bars firm up as they cool.
- Allow bars to cool in pan for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Bars can be frozen for up to six months to extend freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 310kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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