St. Patrick’s Day Cookie Bars (Printable Version)

Festive chocolate chip cookie bars with green candy melts for a delicious St. Patrick’s Day treat.

# Everything You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
08 - 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk, room temperature

→ Mix-ins

09 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
10 - 1/2 cup chopped green candy melts or green M&M’s (optional)

# Steps to Cook:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, blend melted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth.
04 - Beat in vanilla extract, the whole egg, and egg yolk until the mixture is light and creamy.
05 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overmixing.
06 - Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and green candy melts or M&M’s if using.
07 - Spread the dough evenly in the prepared pan and press down gently for an even layer.
08 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
09 - Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting out and cutting into 24 bars.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Use room temperature eggs and butter to ensure proper mixing and texture.
02 - Allow the bars to cool fully before cutting to maintain their structure.
03 - Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness.

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