Patriotic M&M Party Cookie Bars

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These Patriotic M&M Party Cookie Bars only need you and your mouth.  There’s a celebration in itself! You won’t be able to wait to bite into these thick and chewy cookie bars loaded with fun, festive red, white and blue peanut butter M&M’s & milk chocolate chips!  

More red white and blue desserts & recipes?  Red White & Blue Puppy ChowBest Red White and Blue M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies are here for ya!

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What Makes these M&M Party Cookie Bars so Special?

Because we LOVE easy and home-baked m&m desserts like these red white and blue cookie bars for special holidays like the 4th of July, Memorial Day and anything celebrating patriotic events. Plus, everyone always goes crazy for this m&m cookie bar recipe, no matter when you serve them! 

You can even switch out the m&m candies with other colors / themes, because the cookie dough base is excellent for different variations of chocolate chips, chunks, nuts, toffee bits, candy bar chunks, candies, cookie bits, sprinkles. 

Bars are one of our favorite desserts to make.  There’s just something about them that has our undivided attention. I know there are millions of people just like me out there that love cookie bars! Especially when we celebrate with red white and blue cookie bars!  

Some of the most popular bars on TBC are these Homemade Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars, Best of Both World Brookie Bars = Cookie Brownie Bars, and these Sheet Pan Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars.

Patriotic M&M Party Cookie Bars - red white and blue desserts

Show Your Red, White and Blue! 

Imagine a buttery, chewy cookie bar packed with colorful M&M’s and rich chocolate chips — the perfect treat for your Fourth of July shindig! This easy-to-make patriotic dessert will draw rave reviews from your guests and leave them wanting more.

These colorful, delicious bars are an easy way to show your patriotism and spread a little joy among friends and family. This recipe is not only delicious, but also quick and easy. Using only ten ingredients and taking less than thirty minutes to prepare, you can make enough bars to feed a crowd. Plus, they will add a pop of color to any occasion.

So, if you’re looking for a creative and fun way to show your love for your country, you’ll definitely want to try this summery dessert!

Patriotic M&M Party Cookie Bars - red white and blue desserts

Ingredients You Need For Patriotic Cookie Bar Recipe

Patriotic M&M Party Cookie Bars - red white and blue desserts

How to Make Patriotic Party Cookie Bars

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper or foil. Leave an overhang for easy removal. Then spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Using a mixer, in a large bowl, cream room-temperature butter and sugars together. Add in the egg and vanilla and mix together until combined.
  4. Add the flour, baking soda and salt and stir mixture just until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and M&M’s.
  5. Scoop dough into pan and spread out using a spoon or spatula.
  6. Add extra chocolate chips and M&M’s on top if desired.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes and the center isn’t jiggly, making sure not to overbake bars.
  8. Allow to cool completely, then remove from pan and cut into bars.

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Baking Pans You Can Use For M&M Cookie Bar Recipe

  • Can also bake recipe in 9×9 pan, reduce baking time to 22-28 minutes, bars will be thinner.
  • Double recipe for 9×13 pan size for larger crowds.

Storing Cookie Bars

If you want your cookie bars to stay fresh and tasty, you need the right storage solutions.

  • Bar cookies may be stored in their baking pan tightly covered with aluminum foil if they will be eaten in a few days.  Or store at room temperature for up to one week or two weeks in the refrigerator in a ziplock or airtight container.
  • Cookie bars will retain their quality when stored in the freezer for up to 3-6 months. Thaw and enjoy!

Patriotic M&M Party Cookie Bars - red white and blue desserts

Patriotic M&M Party Cookie Bars -red white and blue desserts

I love that these are easy pantry ingredients to make this m&m cookie bar recipe with! Simple to make for anyone that loves to bake or just needs a really good cookie bar recipe that they can modify seasonal add-ins for any holiday celebrations, parties or potlucks. 

Don’t wait, get baking! Make these party cookie bars the centerpiece of your Fourth of July celebration – everyone will love them! With a few simple steps, you can whip up this sweet treat and be the star of your patriotic bash!

Oh about the Red, White and Blue M&M’s?  There is milk chocolate flavor too, besides the peanut butter.  They are jumbo sized and so good!  Enjoy!!  

More Patriotic Dessert Love!

 

Patriotic M&M Party Cookie Bars

Patriotic M&M Party Cookie Bars Recipe

Kim Lange
These Patriotic M&M Party Cookie Bars only need you and your mouth.  That’s a celebration in itself!  You won’t be able to wait to bite into these thick and chewy cookie bars loaded with fun, festive red, white and blue peanut butter M&M’s & milk chocolate chips!  
4.67 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 9 Servings
Calories

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chocolate chips plus more for tops if desired
  • ½ cup M&M’s plus more for tops if desired

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper or foil. Leave an overhang for easy removal. Then spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Using a mixer, in a large bowl, cream room-temperature butter and sugars together. Add in the egg and vanilla and mix together until combined.
  • Add the flour, baking soda and salt and stir mixture just until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and M&M’s.
  • Scoop dough into pan and spread out using a spoon or spatula.
  • Add extra chocolate chips and M&M's on top if desired.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes and the center isn't jiggly, making sure not to overbake bars.
  • Allow to cool completely, then remove from pan and cut into bars.

Notes

 
  • Can also bake recipe in 9x9, reduce baking time to 22-28 minutes.
  • Double recipe for 9x13 pan size for larger crowds.
Keyword chocolate chips, cookie bars, M&Ms, patriotic desserts, peanut butter, red white and blue
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