Monster Cookie Bars 🍪🌈
These Monster Cookie Bars take the classic monster cookie to the next level! Packed with peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips, and colorful M&M candies, these bars are soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor in every bite. Perfect for a quick sweet treat, lunchboxes, parties, or whenever you need a little indulgence. ✅️➡️🔹️◾️👉
✅️ Ingredients & Their Roles
🔹️ Wet Ingredients
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½ cup butter, softened◾️ Adds richness and helps create a soft, chewy texture.
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1 cup brown sugar◾️ Sweetness plus moisture for that chewy, tender bite.
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½ cup peanut butter◾️ Adds flavor, richness, and binding properties.
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2 eggs◾️ Helps hold everything together while giving structure.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract◾️ Enhances all the flavors in the bars.
🔹️ Dry Ingredients
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1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour◾️ Provides structure and bulk for the bars.
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1 teaspoon baking soda◾️ Helps the bars rise slightly and remain soft.
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1 ¾ cups quick-cooking oats◾️ Adds chewiness and hearty texture.
🔹️ Mix-ins
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¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips◾️ For melty chocolate pockets in every bite.
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1 cup M&M candies◾️ Adds color, crunch, and fun!
✅️ Step-by-Step Directions
- ➡️ 1.Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Set aside.
- ➡️ 2.Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- ➡️ 3.Add Peanut Butter, Eggs, & Vanilla: Beat in peanut butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- ➡️ 4.Mix Dry Ingredients: Stir together flour and baking soda, then add to the wet mixture. Mix until fully combined.
- ➡️ 5.Add Oats & Mix-ins: Stir in oats, chocolate chips, and M&Ms until evenly distributed.
- ➡️ 6.Press Into Pan: Spread dough evenly in the prepared pan. Optionally, sprinkle extra M&Ms on top.
- ➡️ 7.Bake: Bake 14–16 minutes, until edges are slightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- ➡️ 8.Cool & Slice: Let cool slightly, then slice. For best results, cool completely before cutting.
✅️ Why These Bars Are Loved
- 🔹️Chewy & Soft – Perfect texture in every bite.
- 🔹️Fun & Colorful – M&Ms make them festive and kid-friendly.
- 🔹️Quick & Easy – Ready in under 30 minutes prep + bake.
- 🔹️Perfect for Sharing – Great for parties, school snacks, or a sweet treat anytime.
✅️ Pro Tips for Perfect Monster Cookie Bars
- 👉Use room-temperature butter for smooth creaming.
- 👉Don’t overmix the dough—overworking can make bars dense.
- 👉Slightly underbake for gooier centers; they firm as they cool.
- 👉Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer.
✅️ Serving Suggestions
- 🔹️Pair with a cold glass of milk for the ultimate comfort treat.
- 🔹️Serve with ice cream for a dessert twist.
- 🔹️Pack in lunchboxes or snack bags for on-the-go sweetness.
- 🔹️Share at parties or bake sales—they’re always a hit!
