Soft and chewy chocolate cookie bars filled with M&Ms. These easy cookie bars make the perfect easy treat to bake for any holiday or occasion. Everyone will love the soft and chewy texture of the cookie bars and delicious chocolate M&Ms mixed into the cookie dough.
The cookie dough is made similar to a classic chocolate cookie dough, except for the addition of M&Ms folded into the cookie dough. Evenly press the cookie dough into a greased square baking dish and bake until the center of the cookie bars comes out clean with a toothpick. Let the cookie bars cool completely before cutting into bars and serving.
Chocolate M&M Cookie Bars
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda. In a large bowl, combine butter with both brown and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract 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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