Description
These Delicious MM Cookie Bars are a comforting and easy-to-make treat perfect for any occasion. Soft, chewy, and loaded with colorful MM candies, they offer the perfect balance of buttery sweetness and chocolatey crunch in every bite. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe yields 24 generous servings of crowd-pleasing cookie bars.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 2 cups MM candies
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the cookie bars.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the two large eggs and two teaspoons of vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in MM Candies: Carefully fold in the 2 cups of MM candies, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Prepare Pan and Bake: Spread the cookie dough evenly into a greased baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cookie bars are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 24 bars to serve.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with sugars.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to keep the bars tender.
- For added texture, you can substitute half of the MM candies with chopped nuts if desired.
- Store cookie bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- To freeze, wrap bars tightly in plastic wrap and foil, then freeze for up to 3 months.
