Description

M&M Cookie Bars are colorful, chewy, and fun bars packed with classic M&M candies mixed into a rich, buttery cookie base. Easy to prepare and perfect for sharing, these cookie bars deliver nostalgic candy-coated chocolate flavors in every bite, making them an ideal treat for parties, bake sales, or anytime sweet cravings strike.

Ingredients

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups M&M candies (regular or mini)

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Instructions

Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
Cream butter and sugars: In a separate bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until creamy.
Add eggs and vanilla: Mix in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Fold in M&Ms: Gently fold in M&M candies to evenly distribute.
Bake: Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and set.
Cool and cut: Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.

Notes

Substitute regular M&Ms with peanut M&Ms for a nutty variation.Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.Mix in mini chocolate chips for extra chocolate flavor.Use gluten-free flour blend to make it gluten-free.Top with frosting or drizzle melted chocolate for an extra special touch.