Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled (170g)
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed (100g)
  • 1/4 cup granulated cane sugar or monkfruit (50g)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (280g)
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup Christmas M&Ms, divided
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, 70% cacao

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving that helpful overhang.
  2. Whisk together the melted, cooled butter and both sugars in a large bowl. Note: You want it smooth, not grainy.
  3. Add the egg, the extra yolk, and the vanilla. Whisk vigorously until the mixture looks glossy and thick.
  4. Gently fold in the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Note: Use a spatula to avoid overmixing.
  5. Mix until no white streaks of flour are visible.
  6. Fold in 3/4 cup of Christmas M&Ms and the dark chocolate chips.
  7. Press the dough into the pan. It will be thick, so use a piece of parchment or wet fingers to smooth it out.
  8. Scatter the remaining M&Ms over the top and press them in slightly.
  9. Bake for 25 minutes. Edges should be golden brown and the center slightly soft.
  10. Cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing. > Chef's Tip: For perfectly clean slices, wipe your knife with a warm, damp cloth between every single cut. It prevents the chocolate from smudging the crumb. Wait for the bars to reach room temperature before you even think about cutting them. I know the smell is tempting, but a warm bar will just crumble into a pile of delicious mess. If you are in a rush, you can put the pan in the fridge for 30 minutes to speed up the setting process. Once they are firm, you'll be able to get those sharp, clean edges that look so great in a gift box or on a dessert tray. Giant Double Chocolate Cookie with Sea Salt for 4 — Bake the ultimate Giant Double Chocolate Cookie with Sea Salt using this easy...Quick No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Bars: No-Bake Method — Discover quick no bake chocolate cheesecake bars with a decadent chocolate mo...Smores Cracker Cookies Delicious Recipe: Oven-Only Crispy Baked — Master the smores cracker cookies delicious recipe with our detailed guide. I... $img_2$