Thick Valentine M&M Bars
Thick and delicious bars packed with M&Ms and chocolate chips, ideal for Valentine's Day or any special occasion. Easy to prepare and perfect for sharing.
Equipment
- 1 electric mixer
- 1 9x13 inch baking pan
- 1 wire rack
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 sticks unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups Valentine M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper if desired. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together with an electric mixer until well combined.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract and continue mixing until fully incorporated.
- Slowly mix in baking soda, salt, and all-purpose flour until dough begins to form, then increase to medium speed until fully combined.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and Valentine M&Ms evenly throughout the dough.
- Scoop the dough into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Optionally, sprinkle additional M&Ms on top and press lightly.
- Bake for 20 to 35 minutes until the top is set and the bars are golden or your preferred doneness.
- Let the bars cool on a wire rack, then cut into pieces and serve.
Notes
- Bake shorter for gooey bars or longer for a golden top.
- Avoid overbaking as bars continue cooking after removal.
- Enjoy warm or at room temperature.