chewy christmas monster cookie bars
No need to fear this monster, he's sweet.
Ingredients
- 12 tbsp salted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup Christmas M&M candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9 x 13 inch cake pan with parchment so a bit overhangs the side.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, sugar, and peanut butter until soft and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then the vanilla extract. Add the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and 3/4 cup of the M&Ms.
- Pat the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking sheet. Press the remaining 1/4 cup of M&Ms into the top of the dough, at random. Bake for 22-26 minutes until the edges turn golden and the center feels set when lightly tapped with a finger. Cool at least 30 minutes (preferably an hour or more). Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if desired, slice and serve! Or let cool completely and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to a week.