M&M Christmas Cookie Bars
Ingredients
- 2 sticks salted butter
at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup golden brown sugar
firmly packed
- 3 large eggs
at room temperature
- 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 Christmas M&M's
plus more for topping
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
plus more for topping
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
for topping
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- 2
Line a 9x13 aluminum pan with foil. Leave some overhang to make removal easier.
- 3
Spray foil generously with nonstick cooking spray.
- 4
In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until fluffy.
- 5
Add in eggs and vanilla extract and continue to beat.
- 6
Lower speed of mixer and add flour, baking soda and salt and mix until combined.
- 7
Add M&M's and mini chocolate chips and give a final stir, reserving some M&M's, mini chocolate chips and white chocolate chips for topping cookie bars.
- 8
Transfer cookie dough to prepared baking dish.
- 9
Press additional M&M'S, mini chocolate chips and white chocolate chips into top of cookie dough.
- 10
Bake 35 minutes on middle rack of oven, or until cookie bars are light golden brown and just set. Do not over bake. Cookie bars will continue to bake as they cool.
- 11
Let cool completely and cut. Store tightly covered.
M&M Christmas Cookie Bars
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About this Recipe
Craving a festive, easy-to-make dessert that's sure to be a holiday hit? These M&M Christmas Cookie Bars are the internet-famous treat that delivers classic chewy cookie goodness, packed with colorful holiday cheer.
Why mess with individual cookies when you can bake a whole pan of delightful bars? This beloved recipe, a reader favorite since 2016, simplifies holiday baking without sacrificing flavor. You'll love how the rich, buttery base perfectly cradles a generous bounty of chocolate chips and festive M&M's.
When you bite into these cookie bars, expect a wonderfully soft and chewy texture that melts in your mouth, contrasted by the satisfying snap of M&M's and the creamy pockets of chocolate. Each square is a symphony of sweet, buttery cookie dough with bursts of milk and white chocolate, making them an irresistible treat for any age. They're designed to be a joyous, effortless addition to your holiday dessert spread, bringing a smile with every bite.
Feel free to get creative with your M&M Christmas Cookie Bars! While Christmas M&M's add that perfect holiday touch, you can easily swap them for M&M's in colors for other seasons or celebrations. You could also experiment with different types of chocolate chips, like dark chocolate chunks or even butterscotch chips, for varied flavor profiles. For an extra touch of indulgence, consider adding chopped nuts to the mix.
These M&M Christmas Cookie Bars are perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or simply enjoying with a warm mug of cocoa on a cozy winter evening. Arrange them on a festive platter to showcase their vibrant colors and watch them disappear!