Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup Christmas M&M's (regular or mini), plus extra for topping (optional)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract for at least three minutes until airy.
- Gently fold in flour and salt until just combined.
- Add M&M's and optional chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution.
- Spread the batter in the prepared pan and bake for about 17 minutes.
- Cool completely before slicing into 16 squares, optionally topping with extra M&M's.
Last Step:
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Use softened butter for the ideal texture.
Avoid over-mixing after adding flour to maintain chewiness.
Cool completely before slicing for cleaner edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 35