Chewy M&M Cookie Bars

Delicious!

Ingredients: 

2 1/4 cups all purpose flour

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking soda

12 Tbsp salted butter, melted

1 cup light brown sugar, packed

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg, room temp.

1 large egg yolk, room temp.

1 Tbsp. vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups M&Ms

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees, with rack in lower middle position. Line a 9X13 baking pan with foil, with enough overhang on either side (to be able to pull it out after baking). Grease foil and set aside.

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, salt and baking soda.

In another bowl, stir together the melted butter and both sugars.

Stir in the egg and extra egg yolk. Stir in vanilla extract. 

Using a rubber spatula, fold together the dry mixture into the wet mixture, just until incorporated. Do not overtax. Fold in one cup of M&M's. Reserve the rest for pressing on top. 

Using slightly wet fingers, press dough into an even layer in the pan. Make sure it's even in thickness. Press remaining M&Ms on top of dough.

Bake 25-28 minutes or just until it's puffy and golden brown. It may seem under-baked, but take it out anyway. It will set as it cools.

Let cool completely at room temp. before removing the foil. Remove entire dessert with foil sling and place on a cutting board. Cut into squares. Keep leftovers in airtight container. 

Enjoy!