M&M Cookie Bars

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    20

  • Calories

    251 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

M&M Cookie Bars

These soft and chewy M&M Cookie Bars will be your new favorite! 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 heaping cup M&M candies
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Line a 9 x13 baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
  3. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
  4. Add butter, sugar and brown sugar to a large mixing bowl or stand mixer and beat well until creamed together. Add egg and vanilla and mix until combined.
  5. Gradually mix in the flour and mix until combined. Stir in chocolate chips and m&m’s. Press dough into an even layer in prepared pan.
  6. Bake for 22-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Remove from pan and let cool completely. Pull on side of parchment paper to remove bars from the pan and cut into squares.

Notes

  • Make ahead Instructions: The cookie dough can be made 2-3 days ahead of time, stored in the refrigerator.
  • Freezing Instructions: allow baked bars to cool completely after cooking and cut them into squares.  Place squares into a freezer safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months. Cookie dough can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Recipes Variations:
  • Add nuts: chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Substitute the chips: feel free to add or substitute your favorite "chips", like peanut butter or white chocolate chips.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 251kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 222mg (9%) Potassium 59mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 317IU (6%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 251 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 251kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 222mg 9%
Potassium 59mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 317IU 6%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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