These chewy M&M cookie bars are a delightful twist on classic cookies, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Made with colorful M&M candies, they are a fun and easy dessert recipe that everyone will love.
This recipe is straightforward and requires minimal ingredients, making it an excellent choice for a quick baking session. You can customize the bars with different types of M&Ms or add nuts for extra texture.
Easy M&M Cookie Bars Recipe
These M&M cookie bars are soft and chewy, packed with chocolate candies that add a burst of color and sweetness. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields 12 generous bars.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup M&M candies (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Add M&Ms: Fold in the M&M candies, reserving a handful for topping.
- Bake: Spread the cookie dough evenly in the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle the reserved M&Ms on top. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 bars
- Calories: 250kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
