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March 21, 2014 63 Comments

Spring Confetti Bars

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Confetti bars made with Spring colored M&M’s, white chocolate, Spring sprinkles, and gooey marshmallows. These easy dessert bars are sure to please a crowd!

Easy Sugar Cookie Confetti Bars

Aren’t these Spring confetti bars so fun?! And perfect for Spring and Easter-time?

Growing up my mom often made these confetti bars for my siblings and me. They were definitely one of the favorite desserts (along with these carmelitas).

She would use a chocolate chip cookie base, loads of marshmallows, colorful sprinkles, miniature chocolate chips, and chocolate covered pretzels.

Delicious Confetti Cookie Bars with Spring M&M's and lots of gooey marshmallows!

They are the best dessert bars! We’d always get excited when my mom would buy miniature chocolate chips or when chocolate covered pretzels would go on sell. Because that meant lots of confetti bars! My mom would hide the miniature chocolate chips and wouldn’t let us to eat them because they were ONLY for confetti bars.

Which was fine by us; as long as she kept good on her word to make them!

These confetti bars are similar, but a little bit different. The base is a white chocolate chip cookie dough that is baked for about 17-22 minutes. Then marshmallows, white chocolate chips, and M&M’s are thrown on top and these bars get baked for another 2-3 minutes. Everything gets all sorts of gooey and delicious. And then comes the time for sprinkles!

I used white chocolate to make these a lighter and more Spring-like dessert. You can definitely change out the white chocolate for milk, dark, or semi-sweet chocolate. Just make sure to change the chocolate chips in the base and for what is sprinkled on top.

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Spring Confetti Bars
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
17 mins
Total Time
32 mins
 

Confetti bars made with Spring colored M&M's, white chocolate, Spring sprinkles, and gooey marshmallows. These easy dessert bars are sure to please a crowd!

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: confetti bars
Servings: 20 bars
Author: Chelsea
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup butter at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 and 1/2 cups white flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 and 1/4 cups white chocolate chips separated
  • 3 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 3/4 cup Spring M&Ms
  • 3 tablespoons sprinkles Spring colored
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Combine the room temperature butter with the white and brown sugar in a medium sized bowl.
  3. Mix the butter and sugars together with hand beaters or in a stand mixer until creamy and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla and beat until just incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt. Stir together and slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
  5. Mix until combined.
  6. With a wooden spoon, stir in one cup of the white chocolate chips. Press the cookie dough into a 9 x 13 pan that has been sprayed with nonstick spray.
  7. Bake the cookie dough for 17-22 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.

  8. Remove and immediately top with the miniature marshmallows and M&M's. Return to the oven for 1-2 minutes or until the marshmallows become puffy.
  9. Remove and sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup white chocolate chips and sprinkles over the bars.
  10. Let cool completely and then cut with a wet knife.
Delicious and easy spring confetti bars. Perfect for an Easter dessert!
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  1. Joanne says

    March 21, 2014 at 6:49 am

    These are basically what i want my spring to look like! Love all the pastels and going with white chocolate was definitely spring-perfect!

    Reply
  2. Chloe @ foodlikecake says

    March 21, 2014 at 7:10 am

    These are so cute and spring-like! I love the combination of marshmallows, white chocolate, and m&ms 🙂 Looks amazing

    Reply
  3. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    March 21, 2014 at 7:17 am

    Oh my gosh…these are ridiculously cute! AND SO DELICIOUS. Marshmallows, chocolate, M & Ms and sprinkles are my life so these must happen. Pinned!

    Reply
  4. Kathi @ Deliciously Yum! says

    March 21, 2014 at 8:30 am

    These are the cutest bars ever – I love the tiny bunny sprinkles!! Also, topping these with mini marshmallows is such a genius idea. I bet it makes them extra ooey gooey :). How could I not pin this one?? Hope you have the most amazing weekend ahead, dear!

    Reply
  5. Melanie @ Carmel Moments says

    March 21, 2014 at 8:32 am

    So fun Chelsea! There’s only one problem. I may not get any because the kids would be all over these.

    Reply
  6. Jamie | Jamie's Recipes says

    March 21, 2014 at 9:33 am

    I love the Spring colored M&M’s so gentle and colorful. I love that these are bars so I can more easily control portion size 🙂

    Reply
  7. Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector) says

    March 21, 2014 at 9:36 am

    These are Spring perfection! So excited to see those soft pastel colors in recipes.

    Reply
  8. Kelly - LEFT SIDE OF THE TABLE says

    March 21, 2014 at 10:31 am

    You sure have a talent for coming up with yummy treats, Chelsea! Spring colored M&Ms bring the perfect touch. It’s nice that this recipe reminds you of a favorite treat growing up 😉 Have a wonderful Friday! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  9. Beth @ bethcakes says

    March 21, 2014 at 10:46 am

    Oh my gosh, these are so adorable, Chelsea! I love love love the bright colors of the sprinkles and M&Ms! Love that you put puffy marshmallows on top of these too. These are definitely super cute for spring! 🙂

    Reply
  10. [email protected] Soulful Twist says

    March 21, 2014 at 2:58 pm

    These look amazing, I’m loving all the pretty colors!

    Reply
  11. Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner says

    March 21, 2014 at 3:54 pm

    Oh my gosh, I’m obsessed with these bars!!! They’ve totally got me in the mood for spring AND now I’m craving to eat these. 🙂 They will be a perfect treat for the Easter dessert table!

    Reply
  12. Cate @ Chez CateyLou says

    March 21, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    These are so perfect for spring / easter! I’ve never made confetti bars before, but I really want to try them now. So festive and delicious!

    Reply
  13. Jennifer @TheRebelChick says

    March 21, 2014 at 4:52 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness, these look amazing!!

    Reply
  14. Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says

    March 21, 2014 at 6:53 pm

    Oh wow these have to be the most adorable bars I’ve ever seen! Those bunny sprinkles – I’m dying from a cuteness overload – I NEED THEM IN MY LIFE. Ahhh and the bars sound so delicious too!
    Happy Friday! xx

    Reply
  15. Dina says

    March 21, 2014 at 7:11 pm

    these definitely get me in the mood for spring!

    Reply
  16. Anna (Hidden Ponies) says

    March 21, 2014 at 9:43 pm

    Adoorrrrable, and such a perfect little sugar rush! I love those pastel M & Ms too 🙂

    Reply
  17. [email protected] says

    March 21, 2014 at 11:06 pm

    These are so pretty Chelsea!! I am SO ready for Easter!! 🙂

    Reply
  18. Mariah says

    March 22, 2014 at 11:05 pm

    These look delicious!

    Reply
  19. Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says

    March 23, 2014 at 7:53 am

    Oh marshmallows and a sugar cookie base?! My weakness!

    Reply
  20. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    March 23, 2014 at 9:22 pm

    These are SO pretty!!!

    Reply
  21. Suruchi says

    March 23, 2014 at 11:48 pm

    Hi there, thanks for such a great recipe.. I am going to make these for my girls’ spring party. Thanks again !!

    Reply
  22. Wendy @ www.mamasblogcentral.com says

    March 24, 2014 at 12:39 pm

    These look so yummy 🙂 I might have to make these for Easter. I would love for you to party at T.G.I.F. Linky Party

    Reply
  23. Made From Pinterest says

    March 25, 2014 at 1:20 am

    These are so cute and looks so YUMMY!

    Reply
  24. Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says

    March 25, 2014 at 6:40 am

    Hi Chelsea! These bars are so pretty — they would be the perfect dessert on a kids’ Easter table! Thanks so much for sharing — I’ve pinned them!

    Reply
  25. Cynthia L says

    March 25, 2014 at 12:01 pm

    I love bars and these look fantastic! Thanks for sharing this great recipe at the In and Out of the Kitchen Link Party! Always glad to see your great recipes!

    Reply
    • chelseamessyapron says

      March 26, 2014 at 9:18 am

      Thanks Cynthia! Thanks for hosting the party 🙂

      Reply
  26. Kelly says

    March 25, 2014 at 3:24 pm

    Love how fun and festive these bars are – they look incredible with the colorful sprinkles and pastel M&M’s and totally perfect for Easter 🙂

    Reply
  27. Cindy @ Hun... What's for Dinner? says

    March 25, 2014 at 8:12 pm

    Oh my gosh do these ever look good! You had me at white chocolate and gooey marshmallows. Thanks for sharing at Simple Supper Tuesday.

    Reply
  28. Karly says

    March 30, 2014 at 7:26 pm

    These bars are fabulous! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!

    Reply
    • chelseamessyapron says

      March 30, 2014 at 9:39 pm

      Thanks Karly! And thanks for hosting! I hope you’ve had a wonderful weekend 🙂

      Reply
  29. La Cuisine d'Helene says

    April 11, 2014 at 10:03 am

    Wow! They are beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • chelseamessyapron says

      April 11, 2014 at 11:01 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  30. Ilene says

    July 1, 2014 at 10:25 pm

    hey guys one quick question are these good>.

    Reply
  31. Heather says

    March 28, 2015 at 10:59 pm

    These look amazing!! Do they freeze well? thanks

    Reply
    • chelseamessyapron says

      March 29, 2015 at 9:05 pm

      I haven’t tried, but because of the marshmallows I don’t think they would do well being frozen and then thawed

      Reply
  32. Melissa says

    March 30, 2015 at 1:39 pm

    did you use salted or unsalted butter? Thanks. Can’t wait to make these!

    Reply
    • chelseamessyapron says

      April 2, 2015 at 9:27 pm

      You can use either one. If you use salted just omit the added salt.

      Reply
  33. Cristina says

    April 1, 2015 at 3:01 pm

    can you refrigerate these immediately after baking?

    Reply
    • chelseamessyapron says

      April 1, 2015 at 3:07 pm

      I wouldn’t recommend doing that

      Reply
  34. Heather says

    April 3, 2015 at 10:09 am

    These are so adorable and look sooo yummy! Do you think these would be okay on Easter if I made them today (Friday)?

    Reply
    • chelseamessyapron says

      April 4, 2015 at 11:35 pm

      I believe they are the best the day of because of the marshmallows. The day after is okay but I wouldn’t stretch them too much longer than that.

      Reply
  35. Angela says

    April 4, 2015 at 9:32 am

    These are so cute! I’m making them as an Easter treat for the kids. I make white chocolate chip bars all the time- the confetti addition will be fun! With the marshmallows on top, are they best made and served on the same day or are they fine to to make a day ahead? Thanks.

    Reply
    • chelseamessyapron says

      April 4, 2015 at 11:33 pm

      I like them best the day of!

      Reply
  36. Eden Passante says

    March 15, 2016 at 5:35 pm

    So adorable! Love all the pastels!

    Reply
    • chelseamessyapron says

      March 15, 2016 at 5:57 pm

      Thank you Eden! 🙂

      Reply
  37. Melonie says

    March 20, 2016 at 10:20 pm

    How well do these keep? Do they stick together due to the marshmallow? Can they be individually wrapped or will they stick to the plastic? Sorry for so many questions. I’m a bus driver and like to make my kiddos holiday treats.
    Thank you

    Reply
    • chelseamessyapron says

      April 4, 2016 at 11:04 am

      You sound like the best bus driver ever! They unfortunately don’t keep too well, kind of past there prime even by the end of the second day unfortunately 🙁 They do wrap pretty well though and don’t stick too bad to plastic because of the M&M’s and sprinkles on top kind of push down the marshmallows.

      Reply
  38. Carrie says

    March 23, 2016 at 6:21 am

    These were so delicious and adorable! I made them last year for Easter and shared them on my blog this week! Thanks for the recipe! http://www.happilyfrazzled.com/super-sweet-easter-treats/

    Reply
    • chelseamessyapron says

      March 23, 2016 at 10:35 am

      Oh this makes my day! So fun to see a review on your blog! Thank you Carrie 🙂

      Reply
  39. Kelly says

    March 26, 2016 at 2:45 pm

    These are so cute! Is the cookie bar supposed to be doughy or more of a crisp cookie?

    So fun for kids to help decorate!

    Reply
    • chelseamessyapron says

      March 28, 2016 at 9:43 am

      We prefer it more doughy, but bake longer for a more well done cookie. They shouldn’t be crisp 🙂 Yes so fun for kids to get involved!!

      Reply
  40. Shenan says

    April 6, 2017 at 10:28 pm

    5 stars
    They are delicious!! Super easy and fun! Love the colors and they are just so yummy!

    Reply
    • chelseamessyapron says

      April 6, 2017 at 10:52 pm

      So happy you enjoyed them! Thank you so much for the comment 🙂

      Reply
  41. Shenelle says

    April 23, 2017 at 6:18 am

    5 stars
    I made this in a pie dish as a second birthday cake for brother yesterday. Everyone loved it. I loved the chewy cookie texture. I will surely be hitting the gym hard this week. Lol

    Reply
    • chelseamessyapron says

      April 24, 2017 at 9:27 am

      So happy this was a hit! 🙂 Thanks for the comment!

      Reply
  42. Molly Walker says

    March 30, 2018 at 4:37 pm

    These look amazing and perfect for Easter!! Would be so easy to make the dough the night before and pop in the oven the next day! Does anyone know if the dough sits well overnight?

    Reply
    • chelseamessyapron says

      March 30, 2018 at 4:57 pm

      The dough sits great overnight! Cover it tightly and you’ll be good to go 🙂 Enjoy!

      Reply
  43. Bethany Woznicki says

    March 31, 2018 at 6:01 pm

    I couldn’t get the dough to stretch into a 9×13 pan :/ just wasnt enough to stretch it without there being gaps. it didnt look like the video lol. used an 8×8, hope its okay.

    Reply
    • chelseamessyapron says

      April 4, 2018 at 2:11 pm

      I hope you were able to get it to work out ok in the 8 x 8 pan 🙂 It does stretch very thin in the 9 x 13 pan!

      Reply
  44. Ali says

    March 26, 2019 at 4:18 am

    These weren’t a love for me. The brownie base was kind of bland and most of the marshmallow separated from the brownie when I went to cut them up.

    Reply
    • chelseamessyapron says

      May 7, 2019 at 2:34 pm

      So sorry you didn’t love these!

      Reply
  45. Pat says

    April 11, 2019 at 9:06 am

    I noticed you said that the base would bake for 13-15 minutes but the recipe says 17-22 minutes so which time is correct?

    Reply
    • chelseamessyapron says

      May 7, 2019 at 2:22 pm

      17-22 minutes 🙂

      Reply

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