M and M Cookie Bars
Indulge in these nostalgic M and M cookie bars, a delightful blend of gooey cookie dough, colorful M and M's, and rich chocolate chips, perfect for any occasion.
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1.5 cups light brown sugar, packed Adds deep, rich flavor
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted Brings creaminess to the dough
- 2 large eggs Help bind everything together
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract For nostalgic aroma
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda Gives bars a lift
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt Enhances sweet flavors
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Base of the cookie bars
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips For melty chocolate goodness
- 1 cup M and Ms Colorful crunch
Preparation materials
- Cooking spray Cooking spray To ensure a perfect bake
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Coat a 13 by 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Cut a 16-inch sheet of parchment paper and fold it to fit inside the dish, leaving overhang for easy lifting later. Spray the parchment with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and melted butter until the sugar dissolves into a gooey mixture.
- Add eggs one at a time, whisking until fully incorporated. Blend in vanilla, baking soda, and salt until harmonized.
- Gently fold in flour, chocolate chips, and M and Ms until just combined.
- Transfer the cookie dough into the prepared dish, smoothing it with a spatula.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, around 35 to 40 minutes.
- Allow the bars to cool in the dish for about one hour, then use parchment overhang to lift them onto a cutting board. Slice into 12 pieces.
Notes
These bars can be made up to one week in advance. Store in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain softness.