Prep Time: ~10 minutes | Cook Time: ~22–24 minutes | Total Time: ~1 hour 35 minutes | Yield: ~24 bars
Introduction
These Sugar Cookie M&M’s Bars are colorful, sweet, and super simple to make. A sugar cookie base studded with white vanilla chips and M&M’s creates a festive, chewy treat perfect for dessert trays, holiday baking, or anytime you want a crowd-pleasing sweet bite.
Why You’ll Love These Bars
- Quick prep and easy ingredients
- Soft, chewy texture with chocolate candy bites
- Great for parties and sharing
- Fun and customizable
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 pouch (17.5 oz) sugar cookie mix
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 cup white vanilla baking chips
- 1 cup M&M’s chocolate candies
The Flavor Profile
These bars are sweet with buttery sugar cookie flavor, pockets of creamy white vanilla chips, and bursts of chocolatey M&M’s. The result is a soft, tender bar with fun pops of color and texture.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep the Oven & Pan
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray the bottom only of a 13×9-inch pan with cooking spray.
2. Make the Dough
In a large bowl, mix the sugar cookie mix, softened butter, and egg until a soft dough forms. Stir in the white vanilla baking chips and ½ cup of the M&M’s.
3. Form the Bars
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Sprinkle the remaining M&M’s over the top.
4. Bake
Bake 22–24 minutes or until the edges are golden brown (the center will look soft).
5. Cool & Cut
Cool completely on a cooling rack (about 1 hour). Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows for 24 bars.
Tips for Best Results
- Use full-flavored M&M’s for vibrant color and taste.
- Press any candies that fall off back into the dough before baking.
- Let cool fully so bars hold together when cutting.
How to Serve
Serve these bars on a dessert platter with coffee or milk. They’re great for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or after-school snacks.
Storage & Freshness
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for several days. You can also freeze the bars for longer storage.
Conclusion
These Sugar Cookie M&M’s Bars are an easy, festive treat that delivers soft, buttery cookie texture with fun chocolate candy bursts — perfect whenever you want a colorful and delicious dessert!
