Description
Delicious MM Cookie Bars are a comforting and easy-to-make treat that combine the classic flavors of buttery cookie dough with colorful MM candies. Perfect for sharing at parties or enjoying as a sweet snack, these bars offer a chewy, soft texture with delightful candy bursts in every bite.
Ingredients
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Cookie Bars Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups MM candies
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature when you’re ready to bake the cookie bars.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender texture in the bars.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract to combine all ingredients thoroughly and enhance the flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bars tender.
- Fold in MM Candies: Gently fold the MM candies into the dough, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter for bursts of candy in each bite.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Grease or line a baking pan with parchment paper, then spread the dough evenly into the pan, smoothing the top for uniform baking.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan to set properly before cutting into 24 servings.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with sugars.
- Do not overmix the dough to prevent tough cookie bars.
- Use a parchment-lined pan for easy removal of bars after baking.
- Let the bars cool completely before slicing to maintain their shape.
- Store cookie bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
