Monster Cookie Bars
Delicious and chewy bars filled with peanut butter, chocolate chips, and M&M's.
Equipment
- Oven Preheat to 350°F
- 9"x13" baking pan Line with parchment paper
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 0.5 cups no-stir creamy peanut butter
- 0.75 cups packed light brown sugar
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 unit egg, at room temperature
- 1 unit egg yolk, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cups M&M’s chocolate candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper and set it aside for easy removal later.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt. This will ensure even distribution of the dry ingredients.
- Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light in color and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the peanut butter, egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and M&M's by hand, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Transfer the dough to the prepared baking dish and press it down evenly using a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is soft.
- Let the bars cool in the pan for 10 minutes before lifting them out and allowing them to cool completely.
Notes
For a variation, try adding chopped nuts or dried fruit to the dough for extra texture and flavor.