Monster Cookie Bars

by cooksmartr

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  1. cooksmartr

    Full recipe: https://www.chewoutloud.com/chewy-monster-cookie-bars/

    Ingredients:
    * ½ cup granulated sugar
    * ⅔ cups light brown sugar, tightly packed
    * 2 large eggs, room temp
    * 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    * ¼ teaspoon table salt
    * 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    * 1 cup creamy peanut butter
    * ⅓ cup salted butter, softened to room temp
    * 1 ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
    * 1 teaspoon baking soda
    * 3 cups quick-cooking oats
    * ⅔ cup M&M’s

    Instructions
    1. Preheat oven to 350F with rack on lower middle position. Lightly grease a 9×13″ glass baking pan; set aside.
    2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, mix together both sugars and eggs on medium speed, until well combined.
    3. Add cinnamon, salt, vanilla, peanut butter, and butter; mix until fully incorporated.
    4. Stir in the chocolate chips, baking soda, and oats to combine well. Scrape dough into prepared pan and lightly/evenly press to fill all corners. Lightly press M&M’s evenly across top of dough.
    5. Bake 20 minutes or just until sides are golden brown. Do not over-bake. Bars will continue to set firmly upon cooling.
    6. Cool in pan, on wire rack completely. Cover and chill for ease of cutting. Cut chilled bars into squares and serve.