Confetti Cookies Bars are the perfect Easter dessert recipe! Sugar cookie dough topped with fluffy marshmallows, spring candy, and salty pretzels. Totally irresistible!
You'll also want to make a big batch of Chex Mix Bunny Chow and super easy Easter Oreo Bark! Find more delicious inspiration with these 40 Easter Treats!
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Spring is made for happy and bright party-ready desserts.
With Easter around the corner, it’s important to have easy, go-to recipes that please a crowd. These homemade Confetti Bars are absolutely that!
We're all about Healthy Food Recipes most of the time, but when a holiday rolls (or hops) around, there’s room for easy Easter treats. Take our super popular Bunny Chow or Pinterest-worthy Easter Oreo Bark for example!
These sugar cookie bars are easy to whip together, and the layers meld together just perfectly.
The cookie base fits just right under the fluffy marshmallow layer that’s then topped with pastel candies, sprinkles, and white chocolate. Oh, and don’t forget the pretzel pieces that bring an irresistible salty crunch!
These little bars are so darn yummy. We couldn't keep our hands off while photographing them!
So, be warned!
You won’t be able to eat just one.
How to Make The Cookie Bars
The recipe is easy as whipping together cookie batter and then topping with fluffy mini marshmallows and candy!
Step 1 - Prep
First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Spray your 9x13 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
Step 2 - Mix Dry Ingredients
Next, in a medium bowl, add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt. Stir to combine. Set aside.
Step 3 - Mix Butter and Sugar
Then, mix room temperature butter and sugar with a mixer until light and fluffy. Now, mix in the egg and vanilla and beat until just incorporated.
Don't over mix.
Step 4 - Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients
After that, slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined. Add one cup of white chocolate chips to the mixture and stir with a spatula.
Step 5 - Place Batter in Pan
Next, press cookie dough into the prepared pan. It may seem like there isn't enough, but trust me, it fits perfectly.
Step 6 - Bake
Bake cookie dough for 17-22 minutes or until edges are slightly browned, and the middle is starting to set.
Remove from oven and immediately top with marshmallows. Return to the oven and another 1-2 minutes or until marshmallows become puffy.
Take out of the oven and let sit for 1-2 minutes to cool slightly.
Step 7 - Add Candy and Pretzels
Here comes the good part!
Now, add the M&M and other festive candy as well as the ¼ cup of white chocolate chips, broken pretzels, and pretty sprinkles.
Let cool completely and then cut into squares.
These sugar cookie bars can be made ahead of time for guests and served when ready.
What could be easier than that!
How To Store a Cookie Bar
Store your Confetti Bars in an airtight container on the counter for about 5 days. They're great for a sweet-treat when the urge strikes!
Tips for Making Spring Confetti Cookie Bars
- For these White Chocolate Cookie Bars, Choose whatever candy you like for this recipe. M&Ms, peanut or milk chocolate. Anything with a candy-coated shell. Whatever you and your gang fancies.
- Pastel-colored mini marshmallows would also be fun in this recipe.
- At first, it will seem like there isn't enough batter to fill the whole pan. Trust us; if you spread it out, it's exactly how much you need 🙂
- Make sure you place the marshmallows on the cookie dough back in the oven for a minute. This way, they’ll melt together and create a delicious pillow for your candy toppings and sprinkles.
- We like to keep the cookie bars on the counter and snack on them when the urge strikes. They stay fresh for about 5 days in an airtight container.
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Spring Confetti Cookie Bars Recipe
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- parchment paper
- 2 mixing bowls
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup room temperature butter
- ½ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cup white chocolate chips (separated)
- 3 cups miniature marshmallows
- ¾ cup pastel M&Ms (or other candy)
- ½ cup broken pretzel twists
- 3 tablespoons sprinkles (pastel colored)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 9x13 inch pan with non-stick spray or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt. Stir to combine. Set aside.
- Mix room temperature butter and sugar together with a mixer until light and fluffy. Now, mix in the egg and vanilla and beat until just incorporated.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined. Add one cup of white chocolate chips to the mixture and stir with a spatula.
- Press cookie dough into prepared pan. Bake cookie dough for 17-22 minutes or until edges are slightly browned, and the middle is starting to set. Remove from oven and immediately top with marshmallows. Return to the oven and another 1-2 minutes or until marshmallows become puffy.
- Take out of the oven and let sit for 1-2 minutes to cool slightly. Add the M&M and other festive candy as well as the ¼ cup of white chocolate chips, broken pretzels, and pretty sprinkles.
- Let cool completely and then cut into squares. Enjoy!
Notes
- For these White Chocolate Cookie Bars, Choose whatever candy you like for this recipe. M&Ms, peanut or milk chocolate. Anything with a candy-coated shell. Whatever you and your gang fancies.
- Pastel-colored mini marshmallows would also be fun in this recipe.
- At first, it will seem like there isn't enough batter to fill the whole pan. Trust us; if you spread it out, it's exactly how much you need 🙂
- Make sure you place the marshmallows on the cookie dough back in the oven for a minute. This way, they’ll melt together and create a delicious pillow for your candy toppings and sprinkles.
- Store in an airtight container on the counters for about 5 days.
Nutrition
This recipe was originally published in March 2019. We updated it with enhanced instructions on February 2, 2021.
Enjoy your Spring baking creations with family and friends!
Betsy says
My kids are HUGE fans! Wow these are incredible! Love the candies, pretzels, marshmallow....so good, fun, festive & delicious!
Erin Henry says
Definitely a kid favorite, Betsy! We are so glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for the wonderful review!
Natalie says
Love all the fun & bright colors!! These are fantastic! My kids love all the toppings & of course the sugar cookie bar is so good!
Erin Henry says
The cookie bar paired with the toppings is incredible for sure! So glad your kids loved them.
Matt says
These are amazing! So easy to make and definitely perfect for spring. I love all the different toppings, some of my favorite things haha.
Erin Henry says
We love just how perfect the recipe is for spring. Not to mention the sweet and salty flavor that's irresistible!
Damien Haase says
I made these while I was supposed to be at school, I still don't regret it. #Rebel
Erlene says
These are perfect for an Easter treat. Pinned and featuring on tonight's MM party.
angie says
these cookies look so super fun, perfect for litle hands and big hands in this family thanks for sharing
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Maritza says
This is such fun activity for me and my family (making and eating)! Thanks for the recipe!
Erin says
Oh, yay! I love hearing about families cooking and baking together, Maritza! Enjoy the recipe and come back soon for other delicious ideas!