Valentines M&M Cookie Bars

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, browned (113g)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar (100g)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
• 1 tsp vanilla paste (or extract)
• 1 large egg (50g)
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (190g)
• 1/2 tsp baking soda (3g)
• 1/4 tsp salt (1g) cupids blend @mmschocolate ​⁠(measure with your heart)
• 1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips (90g) instructions: preheat oven to 350°f and line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk the browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and glossy, then mix in the egg and vanilla until well combined
2. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt, stirring just until a dough forms
3. Fold in the m&ms and chocolate chips
4. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan, sprinkle a few extra m&ms on top, and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden and the center looks set but still soft
5. Let cool completely before slicing for clean bars
6. ( they’ll probably puff up in the oven but as they cool it’ll deflate