Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with M&M’s Valentine’s Day Cookie Bars, a delightful treat that perfectly blends chewy cookie goodness with vibrant red, white, and pink M&M’s. These cookie bars are not only a visual delight but also a crowd-pleaser, making them ideal for celebrations, parties, or as sweet gifts for your loved ones. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, you can create these delicious bars that are sure to impress. Their rich chocolate flavor complemented by colorful candy makes them an irresistible dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 sticks butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups Valentine’s M&M’s (plus extra for topping)
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 aluminum pan with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a stand mixer, cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda, and salt; mix until combined.
- Fold in M&M’s and mini chocolate chips; reserve some for topping.
- Spread dough evenly into the prepared pan; press reserved M&M’s and chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
- Cool completely before lifting out of the pan using the foil overhang and cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg