Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making M&M Chocolate Bars, a perfect treat for any occasion. These bars combine chewy oats and rich chocolate, generously studded with colorful M&M’s. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a potluck, or simply indulging on a cozy night in, these bars are sure to impress everyone. Their irresistible flavor and texture will have family and friends coming back for seconds! Easy to make and customizable with your favorite mix-ins, these M&M Chocolate Bars are not just a dessert; they’re a fun, nostalgic treat that both kids and adults will love.
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups quick-cooking rolled oats
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened, divided)
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (11.5-ounce) bag milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup plain M&M’s
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, and 1 cup of softened butter until combined. Set aside 1 cup of this mixture.
- Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the baking dish to form an even layer.
- In a medium pot over low heat, melt together sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and remaining butter until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the oat base and spread evenly; sprinkle reserved oat mixture on top.
- Add M&M's before baking for 25–30 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg