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