M&M’S Cookie Bars

Soft and chewy M&M’s Cookie Bars. Packed with brown sugar and chocolate, you won’t be able to resist these cookie bars!

Love M&M candies? Be sure to try these thick and fudgy M&M Brownies for a chocolate treat. Or, give our M&M Fudge recipe a try for the holidays!

Soft and chewy M&M's Cookie Bars. Packed with brown sugar and chocolate, you won't be able to resist these cookie bars! #cookiebars


Sometimes you just crave a chocolate chip cookie. I know this from experience.

But, you also don’t feel like scooping dough for an hour. You’d rather just be eating the cookie dough at that point!

The answer?

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars! Today’s M&M’s cookie bars are the perfect, chewy cookie you’ve been craving.

And there’s no chill time for the dough. Literally mix it up, press it in a pan, and bake. Eat warm if you desire!

Soft and chewy M&M's Cookie Bars. Packed with brown sugar and chocolate, you won't be able to resist these cookie bars!

Using my Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe, I set to work to create these delicious, chewy cookie bars!

I love using butter flavor Crisco, as it gives them a chewy inside with a crunch on the outside. You can substitute unsalted butter if you prefer, but just know the texture will be slightly different.

PRO TIP: Don’t skip the cinnamon. It gives a hint of flavor to these delicious cookies!

Fold in milk chocolate chips and M&M’s candies. You can use any color or variety of M&M’s you prefer!

Press cookie dough into bottom of baking dish. Bake for 20-22 minutes, until lightly browned.

Allow to rest in baking pan, center may appear to be a little under cooked, but will firm up as it cools.

Soft and chewy M&M's Cookie Bars. Packed with brown sugar and chocolate, you won't be able to resist these cookie bars!

Once cooled, cut and store in airtight container at room temperature.

M&M Cookie Bars are best enjoyed within 5 days for best flavor.

Yes!

At my house, there is always an abundance of desserts. And at any given time you can find a freezer of cookie dough, quick breads, and cookie bars.

To freeze cookie bars, slide bars into an airtight container or ziploc freezer bag. Store for up to one month for best results.

Thaw at room temperature overnight and enjoy.

Soft and chewy M&M's Cookie Bars. Packed with brown sugar and chocolate, you won't be able to resist these cookie bars!

The options are plentiful. Just one walk down the candy aisle and you can change up the flavor easily!

Soft and chewy M&M's Cookie Bars. Packed with brown sugar and chocolate, you won't be able to resist these cookie bars!

Cookies are always easier to make when they are made into cookie bars. No scooping dough, just bake and enjoy!

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Peanut Butter Revel Bars are a sweet, chewy cookie bar, perfect for potlucks, holidays, and bake sales. Also freezes well for later!

Melt in your mouth, Raspberry Shortbread Bars with a delicious crumble on top!

A classic sugar cookie made easy by making them into bars. Frost with a generous layer of buttercream, tinted in your favorite color! Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars are a family favorite!

7 Layer Cookie Bars Recipe topped with coconut, pecans, chocolate and butterscotch. You’ll love this easy Magic Bar recipe any time of year!

M&M’S Cookie Bars

4.70 from 10 votes
By: Aimee
Soft and chewy M&M’s Cookie Bars. Packed with brown sugar and chocolate, you won’t be able to resist these cookie bars!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 24 bars

Ingredients 

  • ¾ cup butter flavored Crisco or unsalted butter
  • 1 ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 Tablespoons milk I use skim
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup milk chocolate morsels
  • 1 cup M&M candies any variety
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Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 13×9 baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat Crisco, sugar, milk, and vanilla until creamy.
  • Beat in eggs until blended.
  • Add flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon and mix until combined.
  • Add in chocolate chips and M&M candies.
  • Press cookie dough into the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes, until lightly browned. Center may still seem slightly under cooked.
  • Cool completely. Cut and enjoy. Store in airtight container for up to 5 days.

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1bar, Calories: 207kcal, Carbohydrates: 27g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 26mg, Sodium: 212mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 19g
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
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Posted on April 28, 2019

Comments & Reviews

  1. WOW! These were moist, delicious, and SO easy to make. I love when I have all the ingredients to make something new. Basic recipe, but nothing basic about the results. I didn’t use M&Ms – substituted chopped pecans instead. Thank you for the awesome recipe. What a time saver from making sheets of cookies! 🙂

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