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peanut butter m&m bars with chocolate drizzle

Peanut Butter M&M Cookie Bars with Chocolate Drizzle


  • Author: Lakeshore Bakes
  • Total Time: 40
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x

Description

These peanut butter M&M cookie bars are so delicious and so easy to make. With a satisfying M&M crunch in every bite, they won’t last long.


Ingredients

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  • 2 sticks butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups peanut butter m&m’s plus 1/4 cup to press into dough before baking
  • 1/2 cup chocolate (melted for drizzling on top)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper. 
  2. Add softened butter to stand mixer, or large bowl if using a hand mixer. Beat for two-three minutes until fluffy. Add white and brown sugar and beat for an additional two minutes.
  3. While mixing, add in eggs one at a time. Add the peanut butter and vanilla, beat until fully combined, 
  4. Add in baking soda, mix. Add flour one cup at a time and mix until incorporated. Do not over mix. 
  5. On low speed or using a spatula, add the M&M’s and mix until just combined.
  6. Press the dough into the prepared pan and press the remaining 1/4 cup of M&M’s into the top of the dough. Bake for 20-25 minutes. 
  7. Remove from oven and let cool. They will come out softer but will continue to set in the pan. Melt chocolate in a microwave or double boiler and drizzle over cooled bars. Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 25