Monster Cookie Bars
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4.6
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
48 bars
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Calories
155 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Monster Cookie Bars
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Loaded with chocolate chips and M&Ms, Monster Cookie Bars are thick & chewy, and oh-so-good! These peanut butter oatmeal cookie bars can easily be adapted into a festive treat for any holiday, from the 4th of July to Christmas - and did I mention you only need one bowl?!
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Ingredients
- ½ cup + 1 tablespoon unsalted butter at room temperature, divided
- 1½ cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3½ cups old fashioned oats
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips - I always use Guittard brand
- 1 12.6-ounce bag M&M's - customize with red, white & blue for July 4th or other colors for other holidays and occasions
- chocolate frosting and sprinkles optional - see note below
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly butter a 12'' x 17'' jelly roll pan with 1 tablespoon of the butter. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together remaining 1/2 cup butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, and mix until incorporated. Add flour, oats, baking soda, and salt, and mix again until incorporated.
- Reserve about 1/2 cup each of the chocolate chips and M&M's, and then fold the remaining into the batter with a spatula. Press the batter evenly into prepared pan. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips and M&M's over the top, pressing them in slightly. Bake for 14 to 15 minutes. These bars are meant to be chewy; do not over bake! Remove from oven and let pan cool completely on wire rack. Then cut into individual bars.
Notes
- These bars are fabulous just the way they are, but if you want to add a little more festivity for the 4th of July, add some chocolate (or white) frosting and sprinkles! My favorite chocolate buttercream would be great, or simply use a can of fudge frosting from the baking aisle at the grocery store. Place frosting in a pastry bag fitted with a medium star tip and swirl the frosting onto the top of each bar. Add some red, white, and blue sprinkles, and you're set for a celebration!
- Adapted from the recipe box of Blake’s cousin, Melanie Sorenson.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
155kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
112mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 48bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 155kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 112mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
21 reviews
Excellent
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