Soft & Chewy M&M Cookie Bars
Thick, buttery, and packed with colorful chocolate candies, these M&M Cookie Bars are the ultimate crowd-pleaser. They offer the perfect balance of a soft, chewy center and slightly crisp edges, all without the hassle of scooping individual cookies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 9 bars
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Softened butter – 1/2 cup
Light brown sugar – 1/2 cup
Granulated white sugar – 1/4 cup
Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
Large egg – 1
Baking soda – 1/3 tsp
Salt – 1/3 tsp
All-purpose flour – 1 cup
Semi-sweet chocolate chips – 1/2 cup
M&Ms (milk chocolate) – 1/2 cup
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×6 or 9×7 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until the mixture is smooth and pale.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed butter mixture and beat well until fully incorporated.
In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring or beating on low speed until just combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips and about 2/3 of the M&Ms using a spatula.
Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Press the remaining M&Ms onto the surface of the dough for a vibrant finish.
Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set.
Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
• Ensure your butter is softened to room temperature, but not melted, for the best texture.
• Do not overbake; the bars will continue to firm up as they cool in the pan.
• Use a parchment paper sling to easily lift the entire block of bars out for clean slicing.
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