Soft and chewy M&M cookie bars packed with chocolate chips and colorful M&Ms. The easiest way to make 2 dozen cookies- perfect a birthday party, holiday, or bake sale!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ⅓ cup M&M candies divided
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉. Line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper (or foil) and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, or in large mixing bowl using a hand mixer, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until combined.
- With the mixer on low, add the dry ingredients a little at a time, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in 1 cup of M&Ms and the chocolate chips.
- Press the cookie dough evenly into the pan. Top with the remaining M&M’s.
- Bake for 22-30 minutes, or until the top is golden, edges are lightly browned, and the center is just barely set. Set the pan on a cooling rack and allow to cool fully before slicing and serving.
Notes
Store at room temperature in an airtight container. You can also freeze the bars for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 286IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
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