M&M Bars
These quick and easy Christmas cookie bars are full of M&Ms and chocolate chips, making them perfect for cookie exchanges, neighbor gifts, or a family treat during the holiday season.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks) (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups M&Ms, divided (1 10 oz. package, holiday colored)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9X13 pan with parchment and lightly spray with cooking spray.
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Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar together until fluffy. (I use my mixer for this recipe)
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Add eggs and vanilla. Mix until combined. Mix in baking soda and salt. Then add flour, mixing until combined. Add chocolate chips and 1 cup M&Ms. Stir by hand until they're evenly distributed.
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Spread the dough out evenly into the pan.
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Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup M&Ms over the dough.
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Bake 35 - 40 minutes in the middle of the oven. Let cool completely. Remove from pan and place on cutting board to cut into pieces with a large knife.
Recipe Notes
Tip: For extra Christmas charm, use a simple cookie cutter, such as a star or gingerbread man, to cut them out.