M&M Cookie Bars

These M&M cookie bars are a delightful treat that combines the goodness of chocolate chip cookies with colorful M&M candies. They are easy to make and perfect for any occasion

Ingredients:

• 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups M&Ms, divided

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and then stir in the vanilla extract

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined

Fold in 1 cup of M&Ms into the cookie dough

Press the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking pan

Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of M&Ms on top of the dough, pressing them slightly into the surface

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set

Remove from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack

Once cooled, cut into bars and serve