Soft and chewy oatmeal cookie bars filled with Easter themed M&Ms. These easy cookie bars make the perfect easy treat to bake this Easter. Everyone will love the classic chewy oatmeal flavor and texture, and the delicious chocolate M&Ms mixed into the cookie dough.
The cookie dough is started like a classic oatmeal cookie dough, except for the addition of Easter themed M&Ms folded into the cookie dough. Evenly press the cookie dough into a greased square baking dish. Bake until the center of the cookie bars comes out clean with a toothpick. Let cool completely before cutting into bars and serving.
Easter M&M Oatmeal Cookie Bars
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup quick oats
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup Easter M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, oats, salt, and baking soda. In a large bowl, combine butter with sugar until fluffy.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth. Add in the flour mixture, mix until it is fully combined. Fold in the M&Ms. Evenly press the cookie dough into a greased 8-inch square baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
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