M&M Bars are the ultimate indulgent snack that no one can resist. Whether for the holidays, a movie night, or just an afternoon snack, these M&M Bars are great to have on hand!
These easy cookie bars are a delicious treat full of M&M candies; great for parties, get-togethers and celebrations.
I love cookie bars. They’re easy to make, delicious, and always bring a smile to my face. But when it comes to M&M Bars, there’s no comparison – these are the best of the best!
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These delectable treats are typically made by blending M&M candies with a cookie dough base mixture. You could also easily add M&M’s to my favorite Rice Krispie Treats for another easy recipe, and it requires no baking!
Recipe Variations
- Add frosting! Make a homemade buttercream frosting and give these bars a delicious topper.
- Add in chocolate chips! You can substitute half of the M&M’s for chocolate chips to make another simple variation of this recipe.
- Make this holiday recipe by substituting it with seasonal M&M’s, like Christmas, Easter, or the 4th of July!
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M&M Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter salted, softened to room temp
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon sea salt kosher salt would work as well
- 2 1/3 cups M&M candies divided
Instructions
- Start by preheating the oven to 325°F. In a large bowl, using a mixer, cream together the butter and sugars for 1 minute. Next, add the eggs and vanilla, and mix until well combined.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt, stirring the mixture until just combined. Gently fold in the chocolate chips and M&M's, reserving about 1/3 cup for topping.
- Prepare a 9×13" pan by lining it with parchment paper or foil, leaving an overhang for easy removal. Give it a light spray of non-stick spray. Evenly distribute the cookie dough into the pan and press it down firmly. Finally, adorn the top with additional M&M's and chocolate chips.
- Bake for 32-36 minutes, or until the top is barely golden brown. Allow to cool completely, then remove and cut into bars.
This is how you do cookie bars! I love how soft they are, and the M&Ms really make it pop.
My kids LOVE these!!! Thanks for the easy recipe!!!
Looks impossible to resist! I’m definitely making this!