Description
Celebrate summer with these vibrant 4th of July Monster Cookie Bars! Combining the beloved flavors of classic monster cookies with a festive twist, these cookie bars are soft, chewy, and packed with colorful M&M’s and sprinkles. Perfect for your Memorial Day picnics or Independence Day barbecues, they add a splash of color and sweetness to any dessert table. Easy to make and customizable to suit your taste, these cookie bars are sure to impress guests young and old alike.
Ingredients
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- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 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 (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugars until light in color.
- Add eggs, corn syrup, and vanilla; mix well.
- Incorporate peanut butter until smooth.
- Mix in baking soda and salt; then add flour and oats until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and M&M's.
- Spread dough evenly in a greased or lined 9×13-inch pan.
- Top with reserved chocolate chips, M&M's, and sprinkles; press gently.
- Bake for 28-32 minutes until lightly golden at edges.
- Cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie bar (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg