• Bright Ideas
• on 09/18/2008

"These easy cookie bars help young students learn their shapes."

geometric confetti

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• Prep Time: 10 min.
• Bake Time: 18-20 min.
• Decoration Time: 10 min.
• Difficulty: Easy
• Yield: Makes 24 geometric shaped cookies.

• 1 roll (18 oz.) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
• 1 bag (7 oz.) soft caramels, unwrapped
• 1 tablespoon water
• ⅔ cup cocktail peanuts, dried cranberries, raisins or cherries
• ⅔ cup M&M’S® Brand Chocolate Candies
• 1 (9 x 13-inch) non-stick baking pan

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Using lightly floured fingers, break up the cookie dough and press it into the bottom of the baking pan to form a crust. Prick the dough with a fork. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until golden brown. Remove and cool for 10 minutes.
• 2. In the meantime, melt the caramels with the water in the microwave for 1-1/2 minutes. Stir occasionally until caramel is smooth. Spread caramel mixture over the cookie crust, covering it completely.
• 3. Sprinkle the caramel layer with the peanuts or dried fruits and M&M’S® Brand Chocolate Candies. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Using a knife or cookie cutters, press or cut out 2-inch geometric shapes.

• Calories per serving 179
• Total Fat 8 g
• Saturated Fat 2 g
• Trans Fat 0 g
• Cholesterol 8 mg
• Sodium 161 mg
• Carbohydrates 25 g
• Dietary Fiber 1 g
• Sugars 14 g
• Protein 2 g
• Vitamin A 0%DV
• Vitamin C 0%DV
• Calcium 0%DV
• Iron 0%DV