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Thick & Delish Valentine M&M Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Thick & Delish Valentine M&M Bars are a festive and crowd-pleasing treat perfect for sharing on Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. Packed with colorful Valentine-themed M&Ms and rich semi-sweet chocolate chips, these bars boast a soft, chewy texture and a buttery, sweet flavor. Easy to make with simple ingredients and baked in one pan, they offer a delightful twist on classic cookie bars that everyone will love.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature or softened (1 cup)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Mix-ins

  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 cups Valentine M&Ms (plus extra for topping, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and spray it lightly with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract until fully incorporated and the batter is creamy.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl or directly into the wet mixture, add the baking soda, salt, and all-purpose flour. Mix on low speed at first to avoid flour flying, then increase to medium speed until the dough comes together and forms a thick batter.
  5. Fold in Chocolate Chips and M&Ms: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and Valentine M&Ms evenly throughout the dough for bursts of chocolate and color.
  6. Transfer Dough to Pan: Scoop the dough into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula. If desired, sprinkle extra Valentine M&Ms on top and press them down lightly for a decorative finish.
  7. Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 to 35 minutes. Start checking for doneness at 20 minutes; the bars should have a set top and a golden edge but remain soft inside.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut into 12 bars and serve. Enjoy the festive, chewy, and chocolatey treat!

Notes

  • For easier removal, lining the pan with parchment paper is highly recommended.
  • You can substitute Valentine M&Ms with regular M&Ms or any candy-coated chocolate for different holidays or occasions.
  • Do not overbake to maintain soft and chewy texture; bars will continue to set as they cool.
  • Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/thick-and-delish-valentine-mandm-bars-recipe/