M&M Cookie Bars
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M&M Cookie Bars
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Everyone loves soft and chewy m&m cookie bars, especially during the holiday season. Made from scratch, this easy dessert transforms favorite cookies into a bar form and they are always a huge hit!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour use bread flour chewier cookies
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup M&M’s plus more for optional topping
- ¾ cup white chocolate chips plus more for optional topping
- ⅓ cup Sprinkles plus more for optional topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F and line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt and mix together.
- In a separate large bowl, add the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar and cream together with an electric hand mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla extract and blend on medium speed until just incorporated.
- Add in the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix on medium speed just until the flour is barely mixed in, scraping down the side of the bowl a few times with a rubber spatula. Avoid over-mixing.
- Gently stir in the M&M’s, chocolate chips, and sprinkles until evenly distributed.
- Pour the cookie dough into the parchment lined dish and press in down gently in an even layer. (don't press it down to hard or it may become more dense).
- Top with additional M&M’s, white chocolate chips, and sprinkles if desired.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes or until the top is golden browned. Be careful not to not over bake or the bars will become dry.
- When you remove them from the oven, they will continue to bake while the dish is still hot.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for 20-30 minutes before cutting into bars..
Notes
- Use an equal amount of bread flour for chewier cookies.
- Use many M&M variety you'd like for different holidays and special occasions.
- Use semi-sweet chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips instead of white if you'd like.
- Add in ½ cup of toffee chips or peanut butter chips.
- Add in chopped pecans, walnuts or peanuts.
- For an 8x8 square pan, half the recipe.
- The dough can be made ahead and kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For clean cuts, wipe the knife clean after each slice.
- Store leftover cookie bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days and in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
- Freeze leftover bars by slicing them into squares. Place them in a freezer bag or airtight container with parchment paper between layers so they don't stick together for up to 2-3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1bar
Calories
548kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
77g
(26%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
327mg
(14%)
Potassium
141mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
52g
(104%)
Vitamin A
560IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
86mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 548 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 548kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 77g | 26% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 327mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 141mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 52g | 104% |
| Vitamin A | 560IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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