Easter Cookie Bars
Easter Cookie Bars are a fun sweet treat that’s perfect for the holiday. Simple to make and loaded with pastel M&Ms, this cookie bar is soft, chewy and so flavorful!
A great way to celebrate the holiday is with these Easter M&M cookie bars! Kids and adults will adore this easy dessert that’s packed with flavor.
What’s better than a cookie in bar form? So easy to make (just press the dough into a pan, no rolling the dough into balls) and great for customizing, too. If you have little helpers in your kitchen, they’ll love spreading the dough and dropping M&Ms onto it.
With a short ingredient list, this is a simple dump-and-bake recipe that’s wonderful for when you want something fast.
And if Easter treats are your jam, these cookie bars would be tasty with some cadbury mini eggs or chocolate eggs nestled on top. Or how about some white chocolate chips or butterscotch chips? The possibilities are endless!
Did I mention these Easter bars are made with just five ingredients? Plus, two kinds of cookie mix…sugar cookie mix and chocolate chip cookie mix! How delicious does that sound? These bars are a cross between my two favorites…chocolate chip cookies and sugar cookies.
And with pretty pastel M&M candies or Easter egg candies, there are many ways and different flavors to try with this fun recipe. Made for the Easter season, this is the best way to make simple cookie bars that are perfect for the whole family.
This simple recipe really is the best Easter dessert because of the soft and chewy texture. If you need an easy treat for a get-together or celebration, this is it.
I also like that there is no rolling or chilling of the dough. Just spread the cookie batter into the pan and get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth.
With minimal ingredients, this perfect Easter dessert is a great way to get those kiddos involved with making (and taste-testing!) these bars!
Ingredients in Easter Cookie Bars:
- Sugar cookie mix
- Chocolate chip cookie mix
- Eggs
- Unsalted butter
- Pastel colored M&Ms
How to Make Easy Cookie Bars:
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly grease a 9×13 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk sugar cookie mix and chocolate chip cookie mix until combined. Using a hand mixer, beat in eggs and softened butter until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Fold in ¾ cup of M&Ms and then scoop the batter into the prepared baking pan. Gently spread the dough into an even layer and sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup M&Ms over the top.
- Bake for 39-44 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with just crumbs and the edges are fully set and golden brown. If the bars begin to get overly brown before they finish baking you can cover them with tented aluminum foil for the remainder of the baking time.
- Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.
Can I Use Another Candy in Place of M&Ms?
Absolutely! Caramel, butterscotch, white chocolate, dark chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, or mint chocolate chips would be a delicious swap (or addition). You could also add some mini Reese’s peanut butter cups, toffee bits, or Easter sprinkles.
How Long Will The Bars Last?
Bars will last in an airtight container or ziploc bag for up to five days at room temperature. If placed into the refrigerator, bars will last up to two weeks.
Tips for Making the Best Easter Cookies:
- For easy removal of bars when baked, line the pan with parchment paper. You can also use aluminum foil and lightly grease with cooking spray.
- To make these cookie bars extra tasty (and pretty), add some M&Ms to the top of the dough and lightly press down just before baking.
- Keep a close eye on the oven temperature, as you don’t want to overcook the bars. If the bars start to brown on top before they’re finished baking, loosely cover the top of pan with foil.
Looking for More Easy Cookie Recipes:
- Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies
- Salted Caramel Snickerdoodles
- S’mores Cookies
- Easy Brown Sugar Cookies
Easter Cookie Bars
Ingredients
- 1 (17.5 ounce) bag sugar cookie mix
- 1 (17.5 ounce) bag chocolate chip cookie mix
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter, (softened to room temperature)
- 1 cup pastel colored M&Ms, (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly grease a 9×13 baking pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk sugar cookie mix and chocolate chip cookie mix until combined. Using a hand mixer, beat in eggs and softened butter until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Fold in ¾ cup of M&Ms and then scoop the batter into the prepared baking pan. Gently spread the dough into an even layer and sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup M&Ms over the top.
- Bake for 39-44 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with just crumbs and the edges are fully set and golden brown. If the bars begin to get overly brown before they finish baking you can cover them with tented aluminum foil for the remainder of the baking time.
- Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- Store bars in an airtight container or bag at room temperature for up to five days. Bars will keep for up to two weeks if stored in the refrigerator.
- Bars can be frozen if stored in a freezer safe container and wrapped with foil or plastic wrap.
- See my tips and tricks for making these Easter Cookie Bars above the recipe box.
