Holiday M&M's Winter Blend Cookie Bars

Ingredients

- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup M&M's Winter Blend
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. Cream the Butter and Sugars:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes.

3. Add Eggs and Vanilla:
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring they are fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

5. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid over-mixing to prevent tough cookie bars.

6. Fold in the M&M's and Chocolate Chips:
- Gently fold in the M&M's Winter Blend and mini chocolate chips using a spatula.

7. Prepare for Baking:
- Spread the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with the spatula.

8. Bake:
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

9. Cool and Serve:
- Allow the cookie bars to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes. For optimal results, cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into bars. Serve and enjoy!

Total Time

PT40M
40 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Holiday Cookies, M&M's Recipe, Winter Dessert, Cookie Bars, Easy Dessert, Holiday Treats, Oven-Baked, Chocolate Chip Bars, Festive Baking, Winter Blend

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 2,400 calories

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