Red White and Blue Bars 
	
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		These festive Red White and Blue M&M Cookie Bars are perfect for parties and celebrations. They combine a rich buttery base with colorful M&Ms that add sweetness and crunch.
	 
	
		
							Author:  Eleanor Royal  
							Prep Time:  15 minutes  
							Cook Time:  25 minutes  
							Total Time:  60 minutes  
							Yield:  Serves 1 2 1 x  
							Category:  Dessert  
							Method:  Baked  
							Cuisine:  American  
							Diet:  Vegetarian  
					 
	 
	
		
		
			
1 cup  unsalted butter room temperature 
1 ½ cups  light brown sugar 
½ cup  granulated sugar 
2 teaspoons  vanilla extract 
3  large eggs 
3 cups  all-purpose flour 
1 teaspoon  baking powder 
1 teaspoon  baking soda 
1 teaspoon  salt 
2 ½ cups  red white and blue M&Ms 
 
		 
		
	 
	
		
		
			
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). 
In a large bowl, cream butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. 
Beat in vanilla extract and eggs one at a time. 
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. 
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until combined. 
Fold in the red white and blue M&Ms. 
Spread batter evenly into a greased baking pan. 
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. 
Let cool completely before slicing into bars. 
 
		 
	 
	
		Notes 
		
			
For extra crunch, toast some M&Ms before folding them into the batter 
Store bars in an airtight container to keep freshness 
 
		 
	 
	
		Nutrition 
		
							Serving Size:  1 bar  
							Calories:  280 kcal  
							Sugar:  25g  
							Sodium:  210mg  
							Fat:  14g  
							Saturated Fat:  8g  
							Unsaturated Fat:  5g  
							Trans Fat:  0g  
							Carbohydrates:  35g  
							Fiber:  1g  
							Protein:  3g  
							Cholesterol:  45mg