Easter Cookie Bars
These Easter Cookie Bars are quick and easy with a mix of sugar and chocolate chip cookie mixes, enriched with eggs, butter, and festive pastel M&M's for a crispy, chewy dessert.
Equipment
- 1 9x13 Baking Pan
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 electric hand mixer or stand mixer with paddle attachment
- 1 silicone spatula
- 1 Measuring Cup & Spoon Set
- 1 parchment paper pre-cut sheets recommended
Ingredients
- 1 bag 17.5 oz sugar cookie mix
- 1 bag 17.5 oz chocolate chip cookie mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup 2 sticks salted butter, softened
- 1 cup Easter M&M's divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and prepare a 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the sugar cookie mix and chocolate chip cookie mix in a large bowl.
- Add eggs and softened butter to the dry mix and beat using a stand mixer or electric hand mixer for 2-3 minutes until smooth dough forms.
- Stir in 3/4 cup of the Easter M&M's.
- Spread the cookie dough evenly into the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup Easter M&M's on top.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes until edges are set and golden brown and a toothpick comes out with crumbs but no wet batter.
- If edges brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil and continue baking.
- Remove from oven and cool completely in the pan for 1-2 hours before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Use pre-cut parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
- Do not overbake; bars should be pale in center and golden on edges.
- You can add sprinkles on top for extra holiday flair.
- Keep total mix-ins to 1 cup for proper baking.
- Beat dough thoroughly for fluffy texture.
- Store bars tightly covered at room temperature.