Description
These Delicious Christmas MM Cookie Bars are a festive and delightful treat perfect for holiday gatherings. Soft, chewy, and packed with colorful Christmas M&M’s and chocolate chips, these bars blend classic cookie flavors with a joyful twist, making them an ideal cozy dessert to share with family and friends.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup Christmas M&M’s
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookie bars.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which will help create a tender texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, blending gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the bars.
- Fold in M&M’s and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the Christmas M&M’s and chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution for bursts of chocolate and holiday colors throughout each bar.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Grease a baking pan to prevent sticking, then spread the batter evenly in the pan, smoothing the top for even baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 24 servings. This cooling step ensures clean slices and sets the texture perfectly.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and better texture.
- Do not overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added to keep bars tender.
- Substitute Christmas M&M’s with any seasonal or regular M&M’s or candy pieces if preferred.
- For chewier bars, slightly underbake by 2-3 minutes but ensure the edges are set.
- Store leftover bars airtight at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
