Description
Delightful no-bake M&M cookie dough bars merge childhood nostalgia with sweet indulgence. Quick preparation and minimal ingredients make these treats an irresistible dessert for chocolate and cookie lovers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) all-purpose flour (heat-treated)
- ½ cup (1 stick or 113 g) unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup (150 g) brown sugar (packed)
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (170 g) semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup (85 g) mini chocolate chips
- ¾ cup (100 g) M&M candies
- ¼ cup (35 g) M&Ms (for garnish)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) milk (or heavy cream)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (or butter)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Flour Preparation: Sanitize flour by oven-roasting at 350F for 5 minutes or microwaving in short bursts to eliminate potential bacteria.
- Sugar Mixture: Cream softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until achieving a silky, uniform consistency, then incorporate milk and vanilla extract to create a smooth, fragrant liquid.
- Dough Formation: Blend heat-sanitized flour and salt into the liquid mixture, stirring carefully until a cohesive dough emerges, then gently fold in mini chocolate chips and colorful M&Ms for maximum flavor distribution.
- Pan Preparation: Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage and slight overhang, then transfer the dough into the pan and use gentle pressure to create a compact, uniform layer reaching all corners.
- Chocolate Topping: Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in short microwave intervals, stirring between each session to prevent scorching, then pour the glossy chocolate over the cookie dough base, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Decoration and Chilling: Garnish the chocolate surface with additional M&Ms, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow layers to set completely and develop a firm, sliceable texture.
- Serving: Remove from refrigerator, lift from pan using parchment edges, and slice into 12-16 delectable bars ready for enjoyment.
Notes
- Sanitize Flour Safely: Heat-treat flour in oven or microwave to eliminate harmful bacteria, preventing potential foodborne illness risks.
- Achieve Creamy Consistency: Cream butter and sugars thoroughly until light and fluffy, ensuring smooth texture and even sugar distribution.
- Fold Mix-Ins Gently: Add chocolate chips and M&Ms with soft folding technique to maintain dough’s delicate structure and prevent ingredient clumping.
- Chill for Perfect Set: Allow minimum 1-2 hours refrigeration time to ensure firm, clean-cut bars with ideal texture and stable chocolate topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg