Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these 4th of July Monster Cookie Bars! Bursting with vibrant red, white, and blue M&M’s and a soft, chewy texture, these bars are the perfect treat for summer gatherings and patriotic celebrations. Easy to whip up and fully customizable, they’re sure to delight family and friends alike. Whether you’re hosting a picnic, attending a potluck, or simply enjoying a sweet snack at home, these colorful cookie squares will make your holiday celebration even more special.
Ingredients
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- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups quick oats
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup red, white, blue M&M's
- ¼ cup red, white, blue sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars until light. Add eggs and peanut butter; mix until well combined.
- Stir in flour, oats, baking soda, and salt until just blended. Gently fold in chocolate chips and M&M's.
- Spread dough into a greased or parchment-lined 9×13-inch pan. Top with reserved chocolate chips, M&M's, and sprinkles.
- Bake for 28-32 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (about 50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg