Monster Cookie Bars

Monster Cookie Bars puts eggs, granulated sugar and packed light brown sugar at the center of a brownie recipe and finishes in about 40 minutes, enough for 24 Bars (9X13-inch pan).

• Yield 24 Bars (9X13-inch pan)
• Ready in 40 minutes
• Prep 15 minutes
• Cook 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/3 cup salted butter (softened to room temperature)
• 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 cups quick oats
• 1 cup M&M's

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9X13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs and sugars. Mix well. Add the salt, vanilla, peanut butter and butter. Mix until creamy and well combined. Stir in the chocolate chips, baking soda and oatmeal. Mix well.
3. Spread the batter into the prepared pan and press lightly into an even layer. Sprinkle the M&M's evenly across the top and gently press them into the dough.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are golden and set. Let the bars cool completely in the pan. For a cleaner cut, refrigerate the bars before slicing and serving.

Cool the pan before you lift the squares.