M&M Christmas Cookie Bars
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
melted
- 2 cups brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup Christmas M&M's
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350ºF and line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl mix together melted butter, brown sugar and vanilla. Then add in eggs and stir until batter is like a thick caramel.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Then pour flour into batter, roughly a 1/2 cup at a time, folding batter over itself to smooth any ribbons of flour into the batter. The batter will be very thick.
- 4
Add in red and green M&M's and chocolate chips to batter and gently combine.
- 5
Pour into baking pan and spread evenly. Top with additional M&M's and chocolate chips if desired. Bake at 350ºF for 26 minutes.
- 6
Remove parchment paper from pan and set on a cooling rack to cool.
- 7
Use a knife or bench scraper to divide into 24 squares.
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About this Recipe
Looking for a delicious and festive treat that's a breeze to bake for your holiday gatherings? These M&M Christmas Cookie Bars deliver all the cheer with minimal effort, making them perfect for your holiday cookie exchange and get-togethers.
What makes these cookie bars truly shine is the thoughtful combination of melted unsalted butter and packed brown sugar, creating an incredibly rich, thick, and wonderfully chewy texture. Every bite is packed with vibrant red and green Christmas M&M's and classic semi-sweet chocolate chips, ensuring a festive burst of flavor. This recipe offers a quick, no-fuss way to satisfy that holiday cookie craving without the individual scooping typically required for cookies.
You can expect a delightful explosion of classic cookie flavor in every bite, perfectly balanced with the satisfying crunch of M&M's and the melty pockets of chocolate chips. The bars are wonderfully soft and chewy in the center with slightly crisp edges, making them a universally loved dessert that evokes warmth and nostalgia. This recipe is designed to be incredibly forgiving and easy to assemble, perfect for even beginner bakers to whip up a batch that looks and tastes impressive for a crowd. The two cups of flour provide just the right structure to support all those festive mix-ins, creating a robust, satisfying bar.
While the red and green Christmas M&M's are key to the festive appeal, you could easily swap them for M&M's in different colors to suit any occasion, like birthdays or other celebrations. Similarly, feel free to use milk chocolate chips or even white chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet for a different chocolate flavor profile, though semi-sweet offers a lovely balance. The generous two tablespoons of vanilla extract ensures a rich, aromatic base flavor that pairs beautifully with any chocolate and M&M combination.
These delightful M&M Christmas Cookie Bars are absolutely perfect for holiday cookie exchanges, festive potlucks, or simply as a comforting treat during your holiday get-togethers. They are designed to feed a crowd, with a yield of 24 servings, making them ideal for sharing. Serve them alongside a glass of cold milk or a warm cup of cocoa for the ultimate cozy experience.