Description
Deliciously chewy M&M Chocolate Fudge Oatmeal Bars, perfect for family gatherings and bake sales, with rich chocolate and a splash of nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups oats (quick or rolled)
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups M&M candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, stir together sweetened condensed milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until all oats are coated. Fold in M&M’s.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the baking pan and press down firmly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until set and edges start peeling away.
- Cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
For extra fudgy bars, consider slightly under-baking. Ensure to let the bars cool completely before cutting for the right texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: chocolate bars, oatmeal bars, M&M dessert, family recipe, bake sale treat