Easter Cookie Bars
Easter cookie bars turn two packages of cookie mix into a delicious, festive springtime dessert! These easy bars only need 5 ingredients to put together and every bunny will love them!
Servings: 12
Calories: 576kcal
Ingredients
- 1 17.5 oz pkg sugar cookie mix
- 1 17.5 oz pkg chocolate chip cookie mix
- 2 large eggs
- 2 sticks salted butter softened to room temperature
- 1 cup Easter m&m's divided
Instructions
- Spray a 9x13" baking dish with non stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Add both cookie mixes to a large mixing bowl and whisk together until evenly combined.1 17.5 oz pkg sugar cookie mix, 1 17.5 oz pkg chocolate chip cookie mix
- Add the eggs and butter to the cookie mix and use a hand mixer to blend together until a smooth cookie dough forms.2 large eggs, 2 sticks salted butter
- Add 3/4 of the candy to the dough and fold in using a spatula until evenly combined.1 cup Easter m&m's
- Spread the dough out in the prepared dish in an even layer. Spread the rest of the candy evenly out overtop.
- Bake at 325° for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the edges are golden brown.
- Take out of the oven and let the bars cool completely, then slice and serve.
Notes
- You can use this same recipe for any occasion- just switch the M&M's to match the holiday!
- Use salted butter because you want the salt to balance the sweet.
- You could sprinkle on Easter sprinkles or even frost the bars with your favorite store bought frosting and then add sprinkles!
Nutrition
Calories: 576kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 306mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 554IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg