M&M Cookie Bars
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4.7
M&M Cookie Bars
Description
This recipe starts with a dough mixing all-purpose flour, cornstarch, kosher salt, baking soda, and baking powder, combined with creamed unsalted butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and pure vanilla extract. After mixing, M&M's and semi-sweet chocolate chips are folded in, blending color and chocolate flavor throughout the dough. The dough is pressed evenly into a parchment-lined 9×13-inch pan, topped with remaining M&M's, and sprinkled with flaky sea salt before baking at 350°F for 20 to 24 minutes.
The finished bars have a tender interior with crunchy edges, punctuated by pockets of melted chocolate chips and crunchy candy shells. The flaky sea salt enhances the sweetness without overpowering the balance. Letting the bars fully cool in the pan before cutting ensures clean slices. These bars are a convenient and visually appealing option for parties, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 egg large
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract pure
- 1 1/4 cups M&M’s divided
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
- sea salt for sprinkling on bars, flaky
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula, as necessary.
- Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until combined.
- With the mixer off, add the dry ingredients. Mix on low until all the ingredients are justs combined. Don’t over mix.
- Stir in 1 cup of M&M’s and the chocolate chips.
- Press the cookie dough into the bottom of the prepared pan. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup of M&M’s. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Bake for 20 to 24 minutes, or until the edges are set, and the top is just lightly browned.
- Remove pan from oven and place on a wire cooling rack. Let the bars cool in the pan for until completely cooled before cutting. Use the parchment paper to lift the cookie bars out of the pan, then cut into squares and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 149mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 79mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 283IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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