Description
These Red, White & Blue M&M’S Cookie Bars are a delightful treat, perfect for patriotic occasions or anytime you crave a colorful and delicious dessert. Packed with M&M’S and chocolate chips, these cookie bars are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 2 sticks of butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup firmly packed golden brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups Red White & Blue M&M’S
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Line a 9×13 aluminum baking dish with foil, leaving some overhang for easy removal. Spray foil generously with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix Ingredients: In a stand mixer, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla extract, then mix in flour, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- Add Mix-Ins: Stir in M&M’S and mini chocolate chips. Reserve some for topping.
- Bake: Transfer dough to the prepared dish, press additional M&M’S and chocolate chips on top. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bars cool completely before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 184mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 22mg
