Christmas Mm Cookie Bars
These Christmas Mm Cookie Bars are a festive twist on classic cookie bars, loaded with colorful M&M's and chocolate chips—perfect for holiday parties or sweet gift boxes!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt fine
- 1 cup red-and-green M&M's plus extra for topping
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy lifting.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter with granulated and brown sugars until smooth and glossy.
- Whisk in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract until the batter is smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt; then gradually fold into the wet mixture.
- Gently stir in M&M’s and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Transfer dough to the prepared pan and press evenly. Top with extra M&M’s for a festive look.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until edges are golden and center is just set.
- Let bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, then lift out using parchment and slice into bars.
Notes
Press extra M&M’s on top before baking for a colorful finish; Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature or freeze up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 270kcal
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