How to make candy jar cookie bars

Make Candy Jar Cookie Bars

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INGREDIENTS

Pre heat oven to 350 F

Pre heat oven to 350 F

Line an 8-by-8 inch baking pan with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray; set aside

Line an 8-by-8 inch baking pan with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray; set aside

In a large, microwave-safe bowl melt the butter, about 1 minute on high power

In a large, microwave-safe bowl melt the butter, about 1 minute on high power

Wait momentarily before adding the egg so you don't scramble it. Add egg, brown sugar, and vanilla

Wait momentarily before adding the egg so you don't scramble it. Add egg, brown sugar, and vanilla

Whisk until smooth

Whisk until smooth

Add the flour and stir until just combined, don't over mix

Add the flour and stir until just combined, don't over mix

Stir in the Oreos

Stir in the Oreos

Turn batter out into prepared pan, smoothing the top lightly with a spatula

Turn batter out into prepared pan, smoothing the top lightly with a spatula

Evenly sprinkle the M&M's over the top

Evenly sprinkle the M&M's over the top

lightly pressing them down with a spatula. Bake for about 20-22 minutes or until done based on add-ins used. Top should be set and edges slightly firm.

lightly pressing them down with a spatula. Bake for about 20-22 minutes or until done based on add-ins used. Top should be set and edges slightly firm.

A toothpick inserted in the middle (if there is a bare spot to check) should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs, but no batter. Allow bars to cool for 30 minutes before cutting and serving

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 18 Oreo cookies coarsely chopped
  • About 1/2 cup M&M's