Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls

These are perfect for the class parties or gatherings.  Easy to make, Drop in a treat bag or on a serving tray and they are ready to servve! 

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Valentine M&M Cookie Bars

If you are needing a treat for your child's classroom or for any family gathering this Valentine's day, these Valentine M&M Cookie Bars are perfect.

Items needed:

2 ¼ cups All-Purpose Flour

½ teaspoon Baking Soda

½ teaspoon Salt

2 sticks Unsalted Butter (softened)

½ cup Sugar

1 cup Light Brown Sugar

1 large Egg, plus 1 large Egg Yolk

1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

1 cup M&M’s, plus additional

2/3 cup M&M’s (for topping)

Non-Stick Cooking Spray

Spray a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray, set aside. In a large mixing cup, combine all-purpose flour, baking soda and salt, stir together with a fork. Sift into a mixing bowl. Place butter in a large mixing bowl. Beat butter while slowly adding sugar. Beat in light brown sugar. Beat in egg and egg yolk. Beat in vanilla extract. Stir in 1 cup M&M’s and blend together with your hands, then press evenly into pan. Sprinkle the additional 2/3 cup M&M’s on top. Bake in a preheated oven at 325 degrees on the 3rd rack for 24 minutes. Remove, let cool completely and cut into bars.

Looking for more Valentine's Day treats? Check out the Valentine's Day Cake Pops HERE.