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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

time)

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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Comments

  2. candy says

    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.

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  8. Pam Wattenbarger says

    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.

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  9. Annemarie LeBlanc says

    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.

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  18. Katrin says

    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!

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  19. jo says

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

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  24. adriana says

    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!

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  26. Audrey says

    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

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  27. Miz Helen says

    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

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