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Easter M&M Cookie Bars

Easter M&M Cookie Bars
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Easter M&M Cookie Bars are a quick and festive treat featuring a soft, chewy cookie base loaded with colorful candy-coated chocolates. Perfect for spring celebrations, these bars combine easy preparation with irresistible flavor and a delightful texture, making them a favorite for all ages.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Mix-ins and Toppings

  • 1 1/2 cups Easter M&M’s, divided

Instructions

  1. Prepare your baking pan: Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal. Setting up your pan properly ensures your bars come out clean and intact.
  2. Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with brown and white sugar until light and fluffy. This step is essential for creating a tender, chewy texture in your cookie bars.
  3. Add egg and vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until evenly combined. This binds the ingredients and enriches the flavor base.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing and tough bars.
  5. Fold in Easter M&M’s: Gently fold in most of the M&M’s, saving a handful to sprinkle on top for a colorful finish.
  6. Bake the bars: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Sprinkle the remaining M&M’s on top and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool and cut: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares or rectangles. This step is key for clean cuts and perfect portions.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for a smooth, creamy batter and even texture.
  • Don’t overmix the dough to ensure tender, chewy bars.
  • Keep an eye on baking time to avoid overbaking; ovens vary.
  • Press M&M’s on top before baking for an attractive, vibrant appearance.
  • Let bars cool fully before cutting for clean slices.

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Keywords: Easter, cookie bars, M&M, festive dessert, spring treats, chewy cookie bars, colorful cookies

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