M&M Oat Bars Recipe 🍫🍪
Overview:
- Name: M&M Oat Bars
- Category: Bar Cookie
- Keywords: Dessert, Lunch/Snacks, Cookie & Brownie, Kid Friendly, Potluck, < 30 Mins, Oven
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 dozen bars
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter 🧈
- 1 cup margarine 🧈
- 1 cup brown sugar 🥄
- 1 egg 🥚
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups quick-cooking oats 🥣
- 1 cup water 💧
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped 🌰
- 3 cups M&M’s 🍫
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 15×10 baking pan.
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Mixing:
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, margarine, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
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Egg Mixture:
- Beat in the egg and vanilla until well combined.
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Dry Ingredients:
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Combining:
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture, stirring until well blended.
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Oats Addition:
- Stir in the quick-cooking oats until evenly distributed.
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Pan Preparation:
- Press the oat mixture into the prepared baking pan, ensuring an even layer.
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Baking:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
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Cooling:
- Allow the bars to cool completely on a wire rack.
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Caramel Layer:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the caramels with water until smooth and creamy.
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Assembly:
- Spread the melted caramel over the cooled crust.
- Sprinkle with chopped walnuts, M&M’s, and any additional desired toppings.
- Gently press the toppings into the caramel layer.
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Coating Drizzle:
- Melt the confectionery coating and drizzle it over the top of the bars.
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Cutting:
- Once the coating has set, cut the bars into desired sizes and shapes.
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Serving:
- Serve and enjoy these delightful M&M Oat Bars as a sweet treat for any occasion!
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 1251.9
- Fat: 56.7g
- Saturated Fat: 25.6g
- Cholesterol: 87.4mg
- Sodium: 635mg
- Carbohydrates: 178.7g
- Fiber: 7.2g
- Sugar: 125.9g
- Protein: 17.8g
These M&M Oat Bars are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings and are sure to be a hit at any gathering or event. Enjoy making and sharing this delicious recipe from lovewithrecipes.com!
