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M&M Chocolate Fudge Oatmeal Bars

Irresistibly Indulgent M&M Chocolate Fudge Oatmeal Bars

This M&M Chocolate Fudge Oatmeal Bars recipe is a quick, delightful treat combining oats, fudge, and colorful M&Ms for a wholesome family snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: breakfast ideas
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup softened butter Adds a rich, creamy texture to keep the bars moist.
  • 1.5 cups quick oats Provides chewiness and a wholesome touch to the base.
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Gives structure and stability to these delicious bars.
  • 1 cup light brown sugar Adds a subtle molasses flavor and perfect sweetness.
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt Balances the sweetness and enhances the overall flavor.
For the Fudge Layer
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk Creates a rich, creamy fudge that pulls it all together.
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips Melts into a luscious chocolatey layer everyone loves!
  • 2 tablespoons butter Helps achieve that silky, smooth fudge consistency.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup mini M&Ms Sprinkles of color and crunch that make these bars truly irresistible!

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened butter, quick oats, all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, and kosher salt until crumbly.
  3. Set aside 1 cup of the crumbly oatmeal mixture for topping, then press the remaining mixture into the prepared pan.
  4. In a saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, milk chocolate chips, and butter over medium heat until melted and smooth.
  5. Pour and spread the fudge mixture over the pressed oatmeal base.
  6. Sprinkle the reserved oatmeal mixture over the fudge layer, allowing some fudge to peek through.
  7. Press the mini M&Ms lightly into the fudge layer.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden and center is set.
  9. Cool completely on a rack for 1-2 hours before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bars can easily be customized with other mix-ins and should be stored in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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