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M&M Cookie Bars

Chewy, colorful, and irresistible cookie bars loaded with M&Ms.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Cookie Bars
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup M&Ms
Optional Toppings
  • 0.25 cup white chocolate chips optional
  • sprinkles optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in M&Ms gently.
  7. Spread dough evenly in the prepared pan. Sprinkle extra M&Ms and optional toppings.
  8. Bake 20–25 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely before cutting.

Notes

These bars can be stored in an airtight container or frozen for later.