6 Egg Yolk M&M Cookie Bars
These M&M cookie bars are moist, chewy, and the perfect solution for using up leftover egg yolks! With a touch of creativity, you can customize them for the holidays or any occasion. A simple, delicious way to reduce food waste while baking up some joy.
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Equipment
- 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) pan
- Hand or stand mixer
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- ½ cup Granulated sugar
- 6 egg yolks
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 cup M&M’s (plus a few extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup Unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled, 1 cup Brown sugar, and ½ cup Granulated sugar until smooth.1 cup Unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled, 1 cup Brown sugar, ½ cup Granulated sugar
- Add 6 egg yolks and 1 tsp Vanilla extract, whisking until fully combined.6 egg yolks, 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups All-purpose flour, 1 tsp Baking powder, and ½ tsp Salt.2 cups All-purpose flour, 1 tsp Baking powder, ½ tsp Salt
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Gently fold in the 1 cup M&M’s .1 cup M&M’s
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula. Scatter a few extra M&M’s on top for decoration.
- Bake for 30-45 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Do not overbake to keep the bars chewy.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan, then lift them out using the parchment overhang. Slice into squares or rectangles.
Nutrition
Serving: 31Bar | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 385IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg
Servings: 20 Bars
Calories: 256kcal
