Description
Sweet chocolate m&m cookie bars bring layers of nostalgic comfort to classic dessert expectations. Homemade chocolate chip base studded with colorful candies creates irresistible treats you’ll savor with childhood memories.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Sweet Ingredients:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups M&Ms
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F and coat a 9×13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray.
- Combine melted butter with brown and granulated sugars in a mixing bowl, stirring until completely smooth and uniform.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, whisking thoroughly until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Separately sift together flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring carefully to prevent overmixing.
- Delicately blend most of the M&Ms into the cookie dough, saving a handful for decorative topping.
- Transfer the dough into the prepared baking pan, using a spatula to spread evenly and create a smooth surface.
- Strategically place the reserved M&Ms across the top of the dough, pressing them slightly into the surface.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until edges turn golden brown and center appears set.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into rectangular bars.
Notes
- Enhance chewiness by slightly underbaking the bars, removing them from the oven when edges are golden but center looks slightly soft.
- Experiment with different chocolate candies like Reese’s Pieces or chocolate chips for unique flavor variations.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain similar texture and taste.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, more dense cookie bars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg