Name: M&M Cookie Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 12
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 1 1/2 c. (320 g.) packed light brown sugar; 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted; 2 large eggs; 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 2 c. (240 g.) all-purpose flour; 1 c. (170 g.) semisweet chocolate chips; 1 c. (180 g.) M&M’s

Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Thoroughly coat a 13"-by-9" baking dish with cooking spray. Fold a 16" sheet of parchment lengthwise to fit along bottom and sides of baking dish, leaving some overhang at the handles. Spray with cooking spray.

Step 2In a large bowl, whisk brown sugar and butter until sugar is dissolved. Whisk in eggs one at a time until incorporated, then whisk in vanilla, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3Using a flexible spatula, fold in flour, chips, and M&M’s until just combined.

Step 4Transfer dough to prepared dish and smooth in an even layer.

Step 5Bake bar until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool in baking dish 1 hour. Using parchment overhang, lift bar onto a cutting board. Slice into 12 bars.

Step 6Make Ahead: Bars can be made 1 week ahead. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

M&M Cookie Bars

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