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St. Patrick’s Day Recipe: Mint Oreo M&M Cookie Bars

Prep: 5 minutes | Bake Time: 18-21 minutes | Total: Approximately 1.5 hours (includes 1 hour cooling

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Ingredients:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 18 Mint Oreo cookies, roughly chopped
  • ½ cup Green M&M’s (may use original chocolate or mint flavored)

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare an 8×8 baking pan by spraying with cooking spray or lining with aluminum foil for easy removal. Set aside.
  • Add melted butter (slightly cooled), egg, brown sugar and vanilla extract into a large bowl. Whisk until incorporated.n
  • Add the flour and salt – stirring just until combined.
  • Incorporate the crushed Mint Oreos, followed by the M&M’s.
  • Spoon the batter into prepared pan. Spread it so it is evenly distributed and reaches the edges of the pan. Optional: To make your cookie bars even more appealing, you may place a few extra M&M’s and crushed Oreo’s strategically on top.
  • Bake in preheated oven for approximately 18-21 minutes, or until center is done. Allow the bars to cool for 60 minutes on a wire rack. They will firm up as they cool.
  • Place the bars on a cutting board and using a sharp knife – cut into either 9 or 12 squares.
  • *Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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This Post Has 33 Comments

  1. robin masshole mommy March 9, 2017Reply

    My kids would gobble those right up! They sound seriously yummy!

  2. candy March 9, 2017Reply

    First making bars over cookies is faster and easier so more people like to make them. Nice you used the mint since St Patrick Day is almost here. Adding M&M’s is always a treat and popular with everyone.

  3. lindsay March 9, 2017Reply

    These have all of my favorite things in them! I’ll be making this recipe very soon. thank you!

  4. Heather @ Kraus House Mom March 9, 2017Reply

    My kids love cookie bars and to be honest, I find them much easier to make. I’ll make these for St. Patrick’s Day.

  5. Heather March 9, 2017Reply

    These look so good. My kids love oreos (who doesn’t) but I have never thought to incorporate into a cookie.

  6. Tammy March 9, 2017Reply

    Oh these look so good. Love those M&M’s for the season. Sharing!!

  7. Felicita Moncada March 9, 2017Reply

    You had me at Oreos! I love anything with Oreos. I know my kids will eat this all up. What a great little snack for get togethers.

  8. Pam Wattenbarger March 9, 2017Reply

    These look really good! I love oreos and I love m&m’s so these mint oreo m&m cookie bars would be right up my alley.

  9. Annemarie LeBlanc March 9, 2017Reply

    I am saving recipes like this for when I need to babysit my grandchildren. They are always looking for something to munch on and I have to be prepared every time! I think they’ll enjoy these mint oreo m&m cookie bars while watching their favorite cartoon show.

  10. Teresa March 9, 2017Reply

    These are super festive for the upcoming St Patrick’s Day holiday. These would be a perfect snack to celebrate.

  12. David Elliott March 9, 2017Reply

    My daughter loves mint and she loves Oreos. I will definitely have to make this for her.

  13. Emily March 9, 2017Reply

    Um, yes please! I need to make these, they look delicious! I have such a sweet tooth and cookies of any kind are my favorite.

  15. Crystal March 10, 2017Reply

    Yum! I had no idea that they had Mint Oreos, where have I been? Those look like the perfect treat for St Patrick’s Day!

  16. Kimm at Reinvented March 10, 2017Reply

    Those look delicious. Love mint and chocolate.
    Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday!

  18. Katrin March 11, 2017Reply

    I really like making bars because they are so easy to make and love your St. Patrick’s Day version! so much fun! Thank you for sharing at Sweet Inspiration this week!

  19. jo March 11, 2017Reply

    Looks crunchy and sweet! Perfect for someone who has a sweet tooth like me! I love the combination too, mint oreos! 😛

  20. Nikka Shae March 11, 2017Reply

    I love chocolate and mint together and your recipe is making me hungry!!

  21. indah nuria March 12, 2017Reply

    My kids will certainly enjoy it! Thanks for sharing it..

  22. Beverly March 12, 2017Reply

    Yum! I love anything mint flavored. Your mint oreo cookie bars sound great. Thanks for sharing at Snickerdoodle. Pinning.

  23. Stephen March 13, 2017Reply

    YUM!!! I love all things mint so this looks sooo delicious 🙂 Thanks for the awesome recipe !!

  24. adriana March 13, 2017Reply

    Wow these look SO delicious! I love how pretty they are and how tasty they look – the colors are so fun! Can’t wait to try this recipe out!

  25. Linda March 13, 2017Reply

    You cannot go wrong with mint and oreos. Yummy and delicious treat. Thanks for sharing your creativity at DI&DI.

  26. Audrey March 14, 2017Reply

    These cookies last a week in an airtight container? They won’t last two days in my house. YUMMM!

    Thanks for sharing the recipe on #TastyTuesdays

  27. Miz Helen March 14, 2017Reply

    Your Mint Oreo MM Cookie Bars look delicious! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome recipe with us at Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great week and come back to see us real soon!
    Miz Helen

  29. Laurie March 14, 2017Reply

    Who wouldn’t love these?! Pinning to share! Thanks for sharing with us this week at Brag About It!

  31. Hannah March 15, 2017Reply

    Yum. I might have to try these this weekend!

  32. Angelina March 16, 2017Reply

    Hello! I love your recipe! Thanks for sharing for Thursday Favorite Things! I have featured you on my blog for our party!

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