Easter Cookie Bars
These Easter Cookie Bars so simple to make, chewy, and loaded with pastel M&M candies.
Servings: 12 bars
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter room temperature
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups M&M's divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a 9x13 baking pan foil or parchment paper. Spray with nonstick baking spray.
- Add the 1/4 cup butter and 1 cup light brown sugar to a large bowl. Beat with a hand mixer on medium until combined.
- Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Continue to beat on medium until the egg is combined.
- Add in the1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Beat until the flour is incorporated.
- Stir in 1 Cup of M&M's.
- Add and batter to the prepared pan and spread the batter evenly and to the edges.
- Place in the oven and bake for 20-22 minutes until the center of the dough is done.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup M&M's. Using a finger, gently press the candies into the cookie.
- Let cookie bars cool completely before cutting.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
Storage: Store covered or in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 196IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg
