Home > Desserts > Bars > M&M Cookie Bars M&M Cookie Bars February 8, 2021 | 2 Comments SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Jump to Recipe This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. M&M Cookie Bars are quicker than cookies to make and just as tasty! These bars are chewy, tender, and packed with chocolate and M&M’s. Why We Love These M&M Cookie Bars Speed: Bake quickly without needing to chill. Customizable: Choose from various M&M flavors to personalize the taste. Festive Look: Colorful and fun, perfect for special occasions and celebrations. Texture: Chewy and rich with a luxurious feel. Fail-safe: Tips ensure perfect results every time. Ingredients Butter: Adds richness and tenderness. Brown and White Sugars: Sweeten, with brown sugar adding moisture. Eggs: Bind and enrich, with extra yolk for a denser texture. Vanilla and Maple Syrup: Enhance flavor with sweetness. Flour: Provides structure. Baking Soda: Aids in rising in your M&M cookie bars. Chocolate Chips and M&M’s: Add chocolatey flavor and festive color. How To Make M&M Cookie Bars Preheat oven to 325°F and prep a 9×13-inch pan. Melt butter, then cool. Mix with sugars, egg, yolk, vanilla, and syrup. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Add chips and M&M’s. Bake in pan for 23-28 minutes until set. Cool, cut into bars, and enjoy. Cookie Bar Tips Cool Butter: Let melted butter cool to prevent greasy bars. Measure Flour: Spoon and level for accurate, better tasting bars. Bake Time: Watch closely; remove when edges are lightly browned. Mix Gently: Overmixing can lead to tough M&M cookie bars. Stir until just combined. Chocolate Choice: Use quality chocolate for better taste. Pan Lining: Parchment paper simplifies removal and cleanup. STORAGE Airtight Container at Room Temperature: Keep bars fresh for up to 1 week. Refrigerate: For extended freshness, refrigerate up to 2 weeks. Freeze: Wrap well; freeze M&M cookie bars for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature. More Cookie Recipes Costco Raspberry Crumble Cookies Coconut Oil Oatmeal Cookies Nutella Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Rocky Road Cookies FOLLOW ALONG! Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates, recipes and content. M&M Cookie Bars 5 from 2 votes - Review this recipe M&M Cookie Bars are quicker than cookies to make and just as tasty! These bars are chewy, tender, and packed with chocolate and M&M's. SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe M&M Cookie Bars 5 from 2 votes - Review this recipe SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe M&M Cookie Bars are quicker than cookies to make and just as tasty! These bars are chewy, tender, and packed with chocolate and M&M's. Course Dessert, Snack Cuisine American Keyword M&M Cookie Bars Prep Time 20 minutes minutes Cook Time 25 minutes minutes Total Time 45 minutes minutes Servings 36 bars Chelsea Lords Calories 167kcal Author Chelsea Lords Cost $5.52 Ingredients▢ 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled▢ 1 cup light brown sugar, packed▢ 1/2 cup white granulated sugar▢ 1 large egg▢ 1 large egg yolk (Note 1)▢ 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract▢ 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, optional (Note 2)▢ 2 and 1/4 cups all-purpose white flour ▢ 1/2 teaspoon baking soda▢ 3/4 teaspoon salt▢ 1 cup chocolate chips (milk, white, semi-sweet, or dark -- whatever you prefer)▢ 1 cup M&M's, or other candy-coated chocolatesUS - Metric USMetric InstructionsPREP: Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray, line with parchment (with an overhang for removal). Melt butter in microwave and set aside to cool to room temp. (If it is too hot it will melt the sugars & cause greasy bars.)WET INGREDIENTS: Whisk melted butter and sugars until smooth. Add egg, yolk, vanilla, and syrup. Whisk until smooth and emulsified.DRY INGREDIENTS: Use a wooden spoon to stir in baking soda, salt, and flour until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips plus M&Ms. If needed, switch to electric hand mixers, but don't over mix. Press dough evenly into pan. If desired, press a few more chocolate chips & M&Ms into tops of bars.BAKE: 23-28 minutes until top isn't glossy, edges are lightly golden. Be careful to not over-bake for soft & chewy bars. Optional: top with sea salt right out of the oven. Fully cool in pan, lift out, cut, and serve. Best within 1-2 days. Recipe NotesNote 1: You can discard egg white or save and add it to breakfast the next morning (we love this Egg Skillet) or use it in our favorite Egg Wrap. Note 2: Maple syrup is the "secret ingredient" in these bars. In a pinch, you can leave it out, but the bars do lack a bit of tenderness and a certain level of sweetness. I use pure maple syrup, not to be confused with pancake syrup. Nutrition FactsServing: 1serving | Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 152IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg We do our best to provide accurate nutritional analysis for our recipes. Our nutritional data is calculated using a third-party algorithm and may vary, based on individual cooking styles, measurements, and ingredient sizes. Please use this information for comparison purposes and consult a health professional for nutrition guidance as needed. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? I love hearing from you when you've made one of my recipes! Tag me on Instagram at @ChelseasMessyApron or leave me a comment below.
I think I love every recipe you’ve posted! I have dinner (pinto bean tacos) and now dessert with these bars! Reply
