M&M Chocolate Oat Bars (Print Version)
Chewy chocolate bars with oats and colorful M&Ms make a delicious, shareable dessert treat.
# Ingredients:
Dry Ingredients
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1.5 cups all-purpose flour
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1.5 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
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1 cup packed light brown sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
Butter
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Chocolate Layer
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1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
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1 (11.5-ounce) bag milk chocolate chips
Topping
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1 cup plain M&M’s
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
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In a large bowl, stir together flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, and 1 cup of softened butter until blended. Remove 1 cup of this mixture and set aside.
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Press the remaining oat mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
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In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine sweetened condensed milk, milk chocolate chips, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir constantly until smooth and fully combined.
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Pour the chocolate mixture over the pressed oat base layer and spread evenly. Sprinkle the reserved oat mixture over the chocolate layer.
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Scatter M&M’s evenly over the top and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until set and edges are lightly browned.
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Allow bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 15 servings.
# Notes:
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Variations include using white chocolate, peanut butter, or holiday M&M’s. Chocolate chips can be substituted with peanut butter, butterscotch, or white chocolate chips. Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze tightly wrapped for 2 to 3 months.