Thin and crispy M&M Cookie Brittle – the taste of a cookie, with the crunch of a brittle. Beware: disappears quickly!!
One thing that is definitely true about me is that, left to my own devices, I’m a nibbler. Especially when it comes to desserts! A nibble here, a nibble there….and before I know it, I’ve made a serious dent in the plate or pan of whatever it is I’m nibbling! When I was a kid, I used to think no one would notice – that the ever-shrinking pan of brownies would somehow never look any different to anyone else. I’m quite certain I was wrong…(when half the pan is suddenly gone, people notice! Even if it happened one nibble at a time!)
As an adult, I still try to trick myself into believing that the nibbles don’t count. At this point, of course, I’m less concerned about someone else noticing….and more concerned about making sure my pants still fit (which is a real concern when you’re constantly making and sampling new treat recipes!) Let me give you an idea of how it goes:
Hmmmm…..wouldn’t it be fun to try making Cookie Brittle!? I wonder how you would go about changing a cookie recipe to taste more like brittle. Attempt #1: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Brittle: after 4 nibbles, I decide it tastes burnt. Attempt #2: M&M Cookie Brittle: tastes just like cookie cake. After 7 nibbles, I decide it’s good, but definitely not brittle. Attempt #3: Triple Chip Cookie Brittle. I like this one. After 9 nibbles I decide it has a little too much butterscotch and not enough color. Attempt #4: M&M Cookie Brittle, perfected. Thin, crispy, colorful, and DELICIOUS!! So delicious, in fact, that after 18 nibbles I decide I should probably send the rest to work with Jorden. And I do.
The good news? No more nibbles for me. Which is also the bad news, of course….but good for now. Because, after a while, my pants really DO notice! Go figure.
M&M Cookie Brittle
Ingredients
- 1 stick 1/2 c. butter, softened
- 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
- 1/4 c. granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 c. flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 c. mini M&M's
Instructions
- Combine butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla and mix until smooth.
- Add flour and baking soda; mix until thoroughly combined.
- Stir in M&M's.
- Cover a large jelly roll pan with aluminum foil. Spray with cooking spray and spread dough as thinly as possible (should cover all or most of a 16x12 inch pan).
- Bake at 375 degrees for 12 min.
- Cool on pan; break or cut into irregular pieces.
Lisa Longley says
This looks delicious Cathy!! And I hear you. I feel like as long as I am blogging, I’m going to be constantly in the market for bigger pants!
Betty Daniels says
Thanks, Cathy. We NEEDED another delicious dessert from your kitchen. This is a great one! ☺
Julie Evink says
I’m a nibbler too. Like maybe if I take a half a bar that’s ok, but then maybe if I eat the other half in 5 minutes it’s not as many calories too? I can just taste the nibbles of these yummy treats. Crispy and delicious!
oopsiemaizie says
hi cathy… we would love this treat at our house… i think you should consider writing a cookbook… honestly… everything ALWAYS looks so good : )
have a great week!
angie
Jessica @ Barefoot by the Sea says
I agree with angie above – I think you should really think of writing a cookbook – I would buy it in a heartbeat! Love this recipe – looks so yummy 🙂
Tanya-Lemonsforlulu.com says
I always start out cutting little corners into my baked goods, But then I notice my corners starting spreading into the middle of the pan! This wouldn’t last very long in front of me!
Cathy Trochelman says
I’m the same way, Tanya! Nibbling is definitely a slippery slope – lol! 🙂
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
LOL, this made me laugh! I get to evening and think “yeah! I didn’t have dessert all day!” and then I realize I had 4,321 nibbles. Sigh.
I want to nibble on this bark!
Michelle says
Found your link through I heart Nap Time, and I am so glad I did! I will be making these VERY soon! Looks amazing!
Paula Jones says
You absolutely have the best recipes ever!! Every time I see a link that I really, really like, it’s yours!!! Thanks for linking w/us, sharing on FB and Twitter
atnumber29 says
thank you so much. will definitely try this!!!
Patricia L says
Looks great and would be a nice treat! Found you @ Skip to My Lou!
Marcie FlavortheMoments says
I love this idea! Since it’s so thin you can have more of it, too!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
This looks so yummy Cathy and honestly, those nibbles totally don’t count 🙂 Pinned!
Aubrey Stacey says
I think I may have to make this TODAY! 🙂 Thanks can’t wait.
Katie @ Made to be a Momma. says
This looks so yummy! Don’t worry to much about the nibbles—we all do it! 🙂 Pinning! Would love to have you share at my link party!!
http://www.madetobeamomma.com/2013/08/homemade-by-you-62.html
Jeni IGOTTHISMARTHA says
Yum!
Bethany says
Oh yum! It looks so buttery and delicious! I am a nibbler, too 🙂
the cape on the corner says
I’ve never seen this before, but it looks delicious. and healthier b/c it’s so thin, right?!?! right!
Diana - FreeStyleMama says
Yummy!!
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
Holy cow, these look amazing! Pinning for sure, and thanks for sharing at my link party!
Polly & Matt McDonald says
I made this, but two glaring mistakes on my part: when you say to spread it you mean it. I tried to spread it thin but it wasn’t enough. The second mistake I made was taking it out at 12 min…I should have left it in at least two to three minutes longer. But, I did get some nice tasting cookies…just not the bark I wanted. I will try again!
Sinea Pies says
Looks sooo good Cathy!
Blessings,
Sinea
Ducks ‘n a Row
Sue says
No eggs in this recipe, correct?
Am gonna try this for Easter with the pretty spring color M and M’s.
Cathy Trochelman says
That’s correct, Sue! Hope you enjoy it!!
Amy Lampert says
I just made this for the first time. I used Heath bits because that’s what I owned, and I made it in a pan closer to 9×12. I also baked it for 14 minutes. It was good, but I’m going to change it up a bit next time.
Jen says
I was looking forward to making this all day. Then I accidentally set the oven to 475 and not 375. Edges are completely burnt to a crisp, but the middle has somehow caramelized and is so delicious. I’ll try to remember to bake it at the right temp next time!! ????????