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M&M cookie bars cut out on a sheet pan.

M&M Cookie Bars

These soft and chewy bars are studded with colorful M&M's that add sweetness and crunch. Enjoy Easy M&M Cookie Bars as a special treat, or make them for a holiday gift basket!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 Bars

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter (softened)
  • 1⅓ cup light brown sugar
  • cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups M&M's (reserve ½ cup for the top)
  • 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 18"x13" sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray
  • Add butter and sugar in a stand mixer bowl and mix well.
  • Add vanilla and eggs and mix until light and fluffy.
  • While the mixer is on, add baking soda and salt. Mix well. Slowly add flour until well blended.
  • Carefully stir in chocolate chips and M&M's.
  • Spread the cookie dough on the prepared cookie sheet. Make sure the dough is spread evenly. Place the remaining M&M's evenly over the top of the dough.
  • Bake for 20-25 min. or until the dough is golden brown.
  • When the cookie bars are cool, serve and enjoy!

*All nutrition information provided is automatically calculated and is an estimate and will vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact numbers on your ingredients, I would recommend calculating them with your prefered nutrition calculator.

Keyword M&M Cookie Bars, Sheet Pan Cookie Bars
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