M&M Cookie Bars
Easy and fun M&M cookie bars with soft, chewy centers, crispy edges, and colorful candies in every bite. Great for parties or anytime you want a quick dessert!
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowls
- Hand or stand mixer
- rubber spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wire rack
- sharp knife
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup M&Ms
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup butterscotch chips or peanut butter chips optional
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Combine wet and dry ingredients to form a soft cookie dough.
- Fold in M&Ms, chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, butterscotch or peanut butter chips, and nuts if using.
- Spread dough evenly in the prepared pan. Press extra M&Ms on top if desired.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown at the edges.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into bars.