Description
Irresistible m&m cookie bars deliver a sweet celebration of classic chocolate chip cookie goodness with colorful candy crunch. Chocolate lovers will find pure joy in each chewy, rich square packed with melted chocolate and playful m&m pieces.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup (170 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (220 g) brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) baking soda
- 1/4 tsp (1.25 g) salt
- 1 1/2 cups (255 g) M&M candies
- 1/2 cup (85 g) chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray, ensuring complete surface coverage.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
- In a separate large bowl, blend melted butter with brown and granulated sugars until smooth and integrated.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the sugar mixture, stirring until the consistency becomes uniform and glossy.
- Gradually introduce dry ingredient mixture into wet ingredients, mixing gently until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Gently fold chocolate chips and M&Ms into the dough, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer dough to prepared pan, using a spatula to spread it uniformly and create an even layer.
- Place pan in preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and a firm center.
- Remove from oven and allow bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into square servings.
Notes
- Swap out regular M&Ms for gluten-free or vegan versions to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Press extra M&Ms and chocolate chips on top of the dough before baking for a more colorful, Instagram-worthy presentation.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before spreading in the pan to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, chewier bars.
- Underbake slightly for gooier, softer bars or bake a few extra minutes for a crispier texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg