Easy Spring M&M Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
These Easy Spring M&M Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are a delicious and festive one pan treat full of crunchy M&M candies and chocolate chips in each bite. It is an easy and colorful dessert that adults and kids enjoy.
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Servings: 24 bars
Calories: 197kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch optional
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups pastel blend M&M's divided
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9x13-inch pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla extract until everything is well incorporated.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt in a medium bowl. Add the dry ingredients to the butter/sugar mixture and stir until just combined.
- Stir in one cup each of M&M's and chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter evenly into the pan and top with remaining M&M's and chocolate chips.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and have pulled away from the sides.
- Allow bars to completely cool and then slice and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
Storage: Store bars covered in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Freeze in an air-tight freezer bag for up to 2 months.
Helpful tips:
- For gooey centers, bake until the tops have just turned golden brown.
- For cooked-through centers, bake until the center is firm and does not jiggle when shaken.
- Lay a piece of aluminum foil gently over the top if the tops are golden but the center has not finished baking to prevent burning.
Nutrition
Serving: 24g | Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6.4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 50mg | Sugar: 12g | Calcium: 16mg
