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M&M Chocolate Bars Recipe

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Delicious M&M Chocolate Bars featuring a buttery oat crust topped with a creamy chocolate layer and colorful M&M candies. These bars combine the heartiness of oats with the sweetness of chocolate and the fun crunch of M&M’s, baked to golden perfection for a crowd-pleasing treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Oat Crust

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups quick-cooking rolled oats
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

Chocolate Layer

  • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (11.5-ounce) bag milk chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Topping

  • 1 cup plain M&M’s

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly and set aside to ensure the bars don’t stick after baking.
  2. Mix Oat Crust Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, quick-cooking rolled oats, light brown sugar, salt, and 1 cup of softened butter. Use a spoon to mix until evenly combined. Remove 1 cup of this mixture and set it aside for later.
  3. Press Base Layer: Press the remaining oat mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form an even crust layer.
  4. Prepare Chocolate Layer: In a medium-sized pot over medium-low heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk, milk chocolate chips, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir constantly until the chocolate chips are completely melted and the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  5. Assemble Layers: Pour the warm chocolate mixture evenly over the oat crust layer in the baking dish. Spread it out gently with a spatula. Then sprinkle the reserved 1 cup of oat mixture evenly over the chocolate layer.
  6. Add Toppings and Bake: Sprinkle the plain M&M’s over the top layer evenly. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the top is set.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares to serve. This ensures the layers set properly for clean slices.

Notes

  • Variations: Experiment with different types of M&M’s like white chocolate, peanut butter, or holiday-themed M&M’s. You can also swap the chocolate chips with peanut butter, butterscotch, or white chocolate chips for varied flavors.
  • Storage: Store the bars covered at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag for 2 to 3 months.

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