Description
These Easter Cookie Bars are the ultimate festive treat—soft, chewy, and bursting with chocolatey goodness! Made with a combination of sugar and chocolate chip cookie mixes, these bars are a quick and easy dessert that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor. Perfect for Easter gatherings, school parties, or a sweet weekend treat, these cookie bars are sure to impress!
Ingredients
- For the Cookie Bars:
- 1 package sugar cookie mix
- 1 package chocolate chip cookie mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
- 1 cup Easter M&M’s (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar cookie mix and chocolate chip cookie mix. Add eggs and softened butter, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- Fold in the Fun: Gently stir in most of the Easter M&M’s, reserving some for topping.
- Bake to Perfection: Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the center is set.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing into squares for the perfect chewy texture.
Notes
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for up to one week.
- Freezing: Wrap cooled bars in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Customization: Swap M&M’s for different seasonal candies, add white chocolate chips, or mix in chopped nuts for extra crunch.
- Cutting Tip: For clean slices, refrigerate the bars for 30 minutes before cutting and wipe the knife clean after each cut.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American