Monster Cookie Bars Recipe
Chewy monster cookie bars recipe Easy crowdpleasing treat loaded with oats and candy
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup M&Ms
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the peanut butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda, salt, flour, and rolled oats.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Stir in the M&Ms and chocolate chips (if using).
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Gently press additional M&Ms into the top of the bars.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with moist crumbs attached.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.