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Christmas M&M Cookie Bars Recipe

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups red and green M&M's divided

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  2. Beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla.
  4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fold in most of the M&M's, reserving a handful for the top.
  6. Press the dough into a parchment-lined 9x13-inch pan and top with reserved M&M's.
  7. Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes, until edges are golden and the center is set.
  8. Cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.