On top of the peanut butter oatmeal cookie bar base are Easter sprinkles, coloured M&Ms and chocolate candy bar chunks. These are called Easter Surprise Confetti Cookie Bars.
– 1½ cups all-purpose flour – 1 cup old-fashioned oat – ¾ teaspoon baking soda – ¼ teaspoon salt – 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter softened – 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter – 1/2 cup granulated sugar – 1/2 cup light brown sugar – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – 1 large egg – 1 large egg yolk – 1½ cups chopped spring mix chocolate candy bars – 1/2 cup spring pastel m&m' – 3 tablespoons Easter sprinkle
Ingredients
Prepare the oven by preheating it to 350 degrees. First, spray a baking pan measuring 9 inches by 13 inches with cooking spray, and then set it aside.
I line my pan with parchment paper and leave extra on the sides. This makes it easy to take the bars out and cut them into nice shapes.
Put the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt into a small basin and mix them together. Make sure to break up any clumps by stirring with a wire whisk. Put away for use at a later time.
Cream the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and sugar in a large bowl or stand mixer bowl with the paddle attachment for 2-3 minutes until creamy and light in colour.
Include the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract in the mixture. Create a mixture.To the bowl containing the dry ingredients, add it and mix on low speed until everything is incorporated.
Mix in the candy bars, M&Ms, and sprinkles that have been diced up. Use a wooden spoon or a spatula to stir the ingredients together until they are completely incorporated.
The batter should be pressed into the pan that has been prepared and spread out evenly.
A lot of little piles of dough all over the pan work better than one big pile. Then you can use your fingers to spread it out.
Additional M&Ms, chopped candy bars, and sprinkles can be added to the top of the bars by applying gentle pressure (this step is optional).Bake for fifteen to eighteen minutes.
Do not overbake! The centre should remain pale while the edges are a bright golden brown. These will cook and set as they cool. I've never cooked mine longer than 15 minutes.
Let the bars cool in the pan for 30 minutes before cutting. Cover and store leftovers at room temperature. After baking, these freeze wonderfully.
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Easy Easter Cookie Bars Recipe
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