Description
These M&M Cookie Bars are thick, chewy, and packed with colorful M&M’s and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Perfect for parties, bake sales, or sharing with friends, they combine rich brown sugar caramel flavors with a delightful chocolate crunch in every bite.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Add-Ins
- 1 cup plain M&M’s
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter, packed brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until well blended, then add the eggs and mix until the batter resembles a thick caramel consistency.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet batter in roughly half-cup increments, folding it in gently each time to avoid overmixing. The batter will become very thick as you combine it.
- Add mix-ins: Gently fold the M&M’s and semi-sweet chocolate chips into the thick batter to evenly distribute them throughout.
- Transfer to pan and bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Optionally, sprinkle additional M&M’s and chocolate chips on top for extra decoration. Bake in the preheated oven for 26 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool and slice: Remove the pan from the oven and lift the parchment paper to transfer the cookie slab onto a cooling rack. Allow it to cool completely before using a knife or bench scraper to divide it into 24 squares.
Notes
- These cookie bars are thick, chewy, and bursting with colorful M&M’s, making them perfect for parties or bake sales.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with any other chocolate chips or candy pieces of your choice.
- Ensure the batter is thick yet well combined for the best chewy texture.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie bar (approx. 54g)
- Calories: 174 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 126 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 26 mg
