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M&M Easter Cookie Bars

M&M Easter Cookie Bars: Sweet Treats for Festive Celebrations

M&M Easter Cookie Bars combine a buttery graham cracker crust with rich layers of chocolate and butterscotch, topped with crunchy festive candies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs Can be swapped with crushed cookies for varied flavors.
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter Essential for binding the crust together.
For the Layers
  • 1 can (14 oz) Sweetened Condensed Milk Provides stickiness to hold the bars together.
  • 1 cup Quick Cook Oats Adds chewiness; rolled oats can be substituted.
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate is a less-sweet alternative.
  • 1 cup Butterscotch Chips Can be swapped for more chocolate chips.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Easter M&M’s Provides a fun, crunchy finish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for M&M Easter Cookie Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Combine melted butter and graham cracker crumbs until they form a crumbly mixture.
  3. Firmly press the crust mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  4. Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the crust layer and spread gently.
  5. Sprinkle quick cook oats, chocolate chips, and butterscotch chips over the sweetened condensed milk, topped with Easter M&M’s.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and edges start bubbling.
  7. Remove from oven and allow bars to cool for at least 10-15 minutes before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing to maintain their shape. Line your baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.

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