M&M Cookie Brownie Bars
Ingredients:
For the Cookie Layer:
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup M&M candies (plus extra for topping)
For the Brownie Layer:
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
Cookie Layer:
Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it.
Prepare Cookie Dough:
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the M&M candies.
Press into Pan:
Press the cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
Brownie Layer:
Prepare Brownie Batter:
In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until smooth.
Layer the Brownie Batter:
Pour the brownie batter over the cookie dough layer in the pan, spreading it evenly.
Top with M&Ms:
Sprinkle additional M&M candies over the top of the brownie layer.
Baking:
Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs (but not wet).
Cool and Cut:
Allow the M&M Cookie Brownie Bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, lift them out using the parchment paper and cut into squares.
Serve and Enjoy:
Serve these delightful bars and enjoy the combination of cookie and brownie goodness with bursts of chocolatey M&M candies.