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Christmas M&M Cookie Bars
Studded with classic milk chocolate M&Ms, chocolate chips and sprinkles, these colorful and chocolatey Christmas M&M Cookie Bars are the perfect holiday dessert. Easy to make with simple ingredients and requiring no chilling time, these bar cookies are excellent for sharing with the people you love. Learn how to make ‘em here!
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 24 (2 ¼” square) cookie bars
Calories: 258 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- 2 eggs at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup Christmas M&M Milk Chocolate Candies
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ¼ cup Christmas sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9”x13” baking pan with nonstick baking spray, and set aside. You may also line it with parchment paper to assist in lifting out the final bars.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer using the flat beater attachment, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar together until the butter is light yellow and the sugars are well incorporated, about 2-3 minutes. Use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract, beating until combined, about 1-2 minutes. Scrape down the sides using the rubber spatula to ensure all ingredients get mixed in.
- Measure the flour, salt and soda into the mixing bowl before turning on the mixer at a low speed. Continue mixing until the batter has come together and is nice and sticky.
- Measure in the M&M candies, chocolate chips and sprinkles. Gently mix them into the batter using the flat beater attachment or a rubber spatula.
- Scoop the cookie dough out of the bowl and into the prepared baking pan. Use your hands or an offset spatula to press the batter out evenly throughout the pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let cool completely on a wire cooling rack before cutting into 24 cookie squares.
- Enjoy with a glass of your favorite kind of milk!
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Notes
- Substitutions: If you don’t like bittersweet or dark chocolate chips, feel free to use milk chocolate chips or semisweet chocolate chips instead. Keep in mind that those will make these bars a little sweeter.
- Storage: Store the cooled cookie bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cookie bar
Calories
258kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
35mg
(12%)
Sodium
156mg
(7%)
Potassium
42mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
276IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24(2 ¼” square) cookie bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie bar | |
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 42mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 276IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.