Small-batch Monster Cookie Bars

Name: Small-batch Monster Cookie Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 71 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Butter (3 tablespoons (42g) salted butter (softened*)); ½ cup Smooth Peanut Butter (1/2 cup (132g) peanut butter (creamy or chunky*)); ⅓ cup Granulated Sugar (1/3 cup (67g) granulated sugar); ⅓ cup Brown Sugar (1/3 cup (67g) brown sugar); 1 piece Egg (1 large egg); ½ tsp Vanilla (1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract); 1 ½ cup Oats (1 1/2 cups (130g) quick/instant oats (*)); ½ tsp Bicarbonate of Soda (1/2 teaspoon baking soda); ½ cup M&M's (1/2 cup (85g) M&M’s (plus more for topping)); ⅓ cup Chocolate Chip (1/3 cup (56g) chocolate chips)

Small-batch Monster Cookie Bars - Dessert (American)

71 minAmerican

Servings6

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Steps

1Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
2In a medium bowl, combine softened butter, peanut butter, and granulated and brown sugars. Beat until well-combined and slightly lightened in color, about 1 minute.
3Add egg and vanilla and mix until well-combined.
4Add oats and sprinkle baking soda over the top. Mix until well combined.
5Add M&M’s and chocolate chips and use a wooden spoon or spatula to mix.
6Transfer mixture to prepared baking pan and press dough out into an even layer. Sprinkle a few extra M&M’s over the top if desired, and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned (the center will still look pale and slightly underdone). Do not overbake!
7Allow bars to cool in the pan for about 45 minutes so they can firm up before transferring to a cutting board and slicing.
8Serve and enjoy!