Description

These festive Valentine’s Day Cookie Bars are the perfect sweet treat for your special someone! Soft sugar cookie base loaded with colorful Valentine’s M&Ms makes this easy dessert irresistible. Perfect for classroom parties, Galentine’s gatherings, or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups Valentine’s M&Ms (plus extra for topping)
½ cup (90g) red and pink sprinkles

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in separate bowl. Gradually mix into wet ingredients.
Fold in 1 cup M&Ms and sprinkles. Press dough evenly into prepared pan. Top with remaining M&Ms.
Bake 22-25 minutes until edges are golden. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Notes

Tips: For softer bars, slightly underbake. Substitute white chocolate chips or heart-shaped candies for M&Ms. Storage: Keep in airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Freeze unbaked dough for future use!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: B
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 280
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 85mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 45mg

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