Easter M&M's Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

If you need a super cute Easter treat in a hurry that everyone will love, these Easter Cookie Bars are your answer. They're deliciously chewy and also visually stunning, with each square decorated in a cute flower shape using colorful M&M’s.

With simple basic ingredients like unsalted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract, you’re just a few steps away from a fantastic batch of chewy cookie bars. If you’re looking for a Easter cookie recipe, this is one you’ll want to try!

Why I Love These Easter M&M's Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

• They’re absolutely adorable! The flower design on each cookie bar is super cute. They’re the perfect easy dessert recipe for springtime!

• My favorite recipe for chewy chocolate chip cookies! This is the perfect recipe for chocolate chip cookie bars. It’s even easier than making individual cookies, as the dough is all baked in one rectangular pan—no need for prepared baking sheets or multiple batches.

• Quick and simple to make! I’ve loved this recipe for years because it’s all mixed in one large bowl—so easy to stir together in a hurry! You don’t need an electric mixer—just a spoon or spatula will do. Perfect for when you need a quick dessert!

• No waiting for butter to soften! This cookie bar recipe uses melted butter, which means no waiting for butter to come to room temperature. Simply melt, mix, and go! You can even make them last-minute and still get that golden brown perfection.

• Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days, so you can enjoy these chewy cookie bars all week long. They’ll stay fresh and soft, perfect for a bake sale or any spring gathering. They’re also the best way to satisfy your chocolate cravings in a convenient bar form.

What You Need

Ingredient Notes

• All-purpose flour: A must for any cookie dough! Be sure to measure the flour accurately, or you may end up with a dough that’s too thick or too runny.

• Cornstarch: This ingredient ensures your cookie bars are soft and thick, adding to that melt-in-your-mouth chewiness.

• Salted butter: Make sure your butter is melted. I prefer salted butter for extra flavor, but unsalted is also fine.

• Brown sugar and granulated sugar: You'll need both light brown sugar and regular white sugar.

• Chocolate chips: Semi-sweet chocolate chips are ideal for these bars, but feel free to mix in milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips to suit your taste.

• Pastel M&M’s: These colorful candies are available in most grocery stores during the Easter season and also online.

How to Make Easter Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 13x9-inch pan with butter.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt. Add the melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, egg yolk and vanilla. Stir until smooth. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.

3. Scoop the dough into your greased 13x9-inch pan, pressing it evenly to cover the entire pan. Use a butter knife to gently score the dough into 12 squares.

4. For each square, press M&M candies in the center to create a flower design.

5. Bake the cookie bars for 25-27 minutes, or until the edges are golden. Baking times may vary depending on your oven.

6. Let cool. Then cut along the scored lines to create 12 perfect squares.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Where can I buy pastel colored M&M's? You can purchase pastel-colored M&M's candies at various retailers, both online and in-store.

• Can I use regular M&M’s instead of pastel-colored ones? Yes, you can use any color M&M’s you like. Your choice.

• Can I make these ahead of time? Absolutely! Once they have completely cooled, store them in an airtight container for up to 7 days. Or freeze for up to 3 months.

• How do I ensure the M&M’s stay in place while baking? Press the M&M’s firmly into the dough before baking. This will help them stay in place as the dough bakes, creating the cute flower shapes.

Quick Tips

• Chill the dough for thicker bars: If you want even thicker cookie bars, chill the dough for 30 minutes before pressing it into the pan.

• Press M&M’s gently: Press the M&M’s firmly but gently into the dough to ensure they stay in place and don’t melt too much during baking.

• Customize the flowers: Feel free to get creative with the flower designs by mixing up the M&M colors and arranging them in different patterns.

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