M M Cream Cheese Bars

Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these irresistible M&M Cream Cheese Bars—where soft, buttery cookie dough meets a rich, creamy cheesecake layer, topped with colorful bursts of M&M candy. Perfectly balanced with layers of texture and flavor, these bars are both visually stunning and incredibly satisfying. This easy-to-follow recipe, ready in under an hour, combines classic baking staples like cream cheese, brown sugar, and vanilla extract to create a crowd-pleasing treat ideal for parties, potlucks, or an indulgent snack. Don’t forget the chill time for those perfectly clean slices! Sweet, chewy, with a touch of crunch, these dessert bars are a must-try for any M&M lover.

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 0.75 cups Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar, packed
• 1 Large egg
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cups Powdered sugar
• 1.25 cups M&M candies

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease the paper for easy removal later.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until fully incorporated.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Reserve about 3/4 cup of this cookie dough mixture and set it aside.

Step 6

Press the remaining cookie dough evenly into the prepared pan to form the base layer.

Step 7

In another mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.

Step 8

Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cookie dough base.

Step 9

Sprinkle the M&M candies over the cream cheese layer, pressing them gently to ensure they stick.

Step 10

Using the reserved cookie dough, drop small pieces over the top, covering as evenly as possible (it’s okay if some of the cream cheese and M&Ms show through).

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-28 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and set.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan. For best results, chill in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours before slicing.

Step 13

Cut into 16 bars and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1303.8 grams (1303.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4207

Total Fat 230.50g	296%
Saturated Fat 140.80g	704%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 825mg	275%
Sodium 2086mg	91%
Total Carbohydrate 504.60g	183%
Dietary Fiber 6.50g	23%
Total Sugars 314.80g
Protein 47.20g	94%

Vitamin D 41IU	205%
Calcium 409mg	31%
Iron 14mg	76%
Potassium 725mg	15%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.5%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 47.1%