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Red White and Blue Bars

Freshly baked Red White and Blue M&M Cookie Bars stacked on a white napkin with natural lighting.

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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.

Ingredients

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  • 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

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in vanilla extract and eggs one at a time.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
  6. Fold in the red white and blue M&Ms.
  7. Spread batter evenly into a greased baking pan.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. 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

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