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Red, White, and Blue Peanut Butter Bar Cookies

Red, white, and blue peanut butter bar cookie are fun for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day using M&M candies. A favorite among kids and adults alike.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Serving Size 12

Equipment

  • 9x13 pan
  • mixer

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter softened
  • ⅓ cup peanut butter creamy
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 6 ounces M&M Candies red, white, and blue

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350° degrees.
  • Cream the butter, peanut butter, and sugars until creamy and well mixed, for approximately 5 minutes.
    butter, peanut butter, and sugars
  • Add the eggs and vanilla and blend till combined.
  • Add the baking powder and salt and mix till combined. Then add half the flour and mix. Add the rest of the flour and mix until just combined.
  • Add about 3/4 of the red, white, and blue M&M candies. Fold by hand into the cookie dough.
  • Scoop the cookie bar recipe dough into a 9x13 pan that has been sprayed with nonstick spray. Press the dough out until even. Sprinkle the top of the dough with the remainder of the M&M candies and press down gently.
  • Bake for 40 minutes until the center has set and the top is golden brown.

Notes

Store leftover bar cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.