Easy M&M Cookie Bars
These chewy and colorful cookie bars are a crowd favorite that you can whip up in no time.
recipesbynani.comThere is something so fun about these M&M cookie bars. They have that perfect soft and chewy texture you look for in a good cookie, but they are much faster to make since you do not have to scoop out individual dough balls. My grandkids always get excited when they see the bright colors peeking out from the pan.
My best tip for this recipe is to line your baking pan with parchment paper. This makes it so easy to lift the entire batch out once it cools, which helps you get those perfectly clean cuts every single time.
🧺 Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk chocolate M&Ms
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease an 8 by 8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- 3
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- 4
Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until the dough just comes together, being careful not to overmix it.
- 5
Fold in 3/4 cup of the M&Ms, reserving the rest to press into the top.
- 6
Spread the dough evenly into your prepared pan and press the remaining M&Ms onto the top of the dough.
- 7
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- 8
Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares.
💡 Tips
Store these bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days. If you want them to stay soft for longer, you can add a small slice of bread to the container. These also freeze perfectly if you wrap them tightly in plastic wrap.
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