M&M Cookie Bars
Whip up this delicious dessert treat to enjoy with those you love!
Prep time: 10 mins
Chill time: 1 hr 50 mins
Total time: 2 hrs
Yields: 12 bars
– 1 1/2 c. (320 g.) packed light brown sugar
– 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
– 2 large eggs
– 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
– 1/2 tsp. baking soda
– 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
– 2 c. (240 g.) all-purpose flour
– 1 c. (170 g.) semisweet chocolate chips
– 1 c. (180 g.) M&M’s
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. Thoroughly coat a 13”-by-9” baking dish with cooking spray. Fold a 16” sheet of parchment lengthwise to fit along bottom and sides of baking dish, leaving some overhang at the handles. Spray with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk brown sugar and butter until sugar is dissolved. Whisk in eggs one at a time until incorporated, then whisk in vanilla, baking soda, and salt.
Using a flexible spatula, fold in flour, chips, and M&M’s until just combined.
Transfer dough to prepared dish and smooth in an even layer.
Bake bar until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool in baking dish 1 hour. Using parchment overhang, lift bar onto a cutting board. Slice into 12 bars.
