Monster Cookie Bars Recipe
These Monster Cookie Bars are a delightful twist on classic cookies, packed with peanut butter, chocolate chips, and colorful M&M’s. An easy and irresistible treat for any occasion!
- Author: Jeannette
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Mix-Ins:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup M&M’s
- Prepare the Pan: Line a 9×9 pan with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Cream together butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate eggs and vanilla into the mixture.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to form a dough.
- Include Mix-Ins: Gently fold in chocolate chips and M&M’s.
- Bake: Transfer the dough to the pan and bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bars cool completely before cutting into squares. Enjoy!
- Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days at room temperature.
Notes
- You can customize the mix-ins with nuts or other candies for variation.
- For a gooey texture, slightly underbake the bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Monster Cookie Bars, Peanut Butter, Chocolate Chips, M&M's, Dessert Recipe