Easy M & M Cookie Bars
Packed with red and green M&M's and chocolate chips, these flavorful cookie bars make for a fun and festive Christmas dessert.
Servings: 24
Calories: 185kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 10 tablespoon butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips (I use semisweet but any work)
- 1 cup M & M's, divided (use Christmas colors if going for a festive look)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees and grease a 9 x 13 baking pan.
- In a small bowl, melt the butter in the microwave. Set aside to allow to cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking soda.
- Add the brown sugar, white sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the melted butter.
- Once combined, slowly add in the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of M & M's.
- Spread dough evenly into prepared pan.
- Sprinkle remaining M & M's on top of spread dough and lightly press into dough.
- Place pan in preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving!
Nutrition
Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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