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Easter Cookie Bars
4.7 from 9 votes

Easter Cookie Bars

From ingredients to enjoyment, this recipe makes it easy to create something wonderful.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 297 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter room temperature
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups M&M’s candy divided

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line a 9×13 baking pan foil or parchment paper. Spray with nonstick baking spray.
  2. Add the butter and brown sugar to a large bowl. Beat with a hand mixer on medium until combined.
  3. Add egg and vanilla. Continue to beat on medium until the egg is combined.
  4. Add in the flour, salt, and baking powder. Beat until the flour is incorporated.
  5. Stir in 1 Cup of M&M’s.
  6. Add and batter to the prepared pan and spread the batter evenly and to the edges.
  7. Place in the oven and bake for 20-22 minutes until the center of the dough is done.
  8. Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining M&M’s. Using a finger, gently press the candies into the cookie.
  9. Let cookie bars cool completely before cutting.
  10. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Information

Calories 297kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 28mg (9%) Sodium 159mg (7%) Potassium 80mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 34g (68%) Vitamin A 196IU (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 65mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 297

% Daily Value*

Calories 297kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 159mg 7%
Potassium 80mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 34g 68%
Vitamin A 196IU 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 65mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.