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M&M Oat Bars Recipe

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"These irresistible bars can sweeten any holiday," informs field editor Renee Schwebach of Dumont, Minnesota.

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M&M Oat Bars Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 10 min. + cooling

Yield: 72 Servings

20 10 30

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed 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 package (14 ounces) caramels
3 tablespoons water
1 cup (6 ounces) miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup plain M&M's
3 ounces white candy coating

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in oats.
Press into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
In a microwave, melt caramels with water; stir until smooth. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with the chips, nuts and M&M's. Gently press into the caramel mixture. Melt candy coating; drizzle over the top. Let stand for 5 minutes or until set. Cut into bars. Yield: 6 dozen.

Editor's Note: Confectionery coating, sometimes called "almond bark" or "candy coating", is found in the baking section of most grocery stores. It is often sold in bulk packages of 1 to 1-1/2 pounds.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 104 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 7 mg cholesterol, 56 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as M&M Oat Bars in Taste of Home October/November 1999, p64

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Reviewed on Jun. 05, 2012 by tzcampsf

I have made this both gluten free and the regular way, both turn out fabulous. To do gluten free just use Gluten Free Quick Oats(Bob's Red Mill) and any all purpuse gluten free flour. I kept the measurements the same. Great for my GF daughter and the rest of the family couldn't tell the difference.

Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2010 by baker1576

Made these for family as a trial run. Made them again with just red and green m & m's for a Christmas Open House. Can do that with any color for any holiday! Will definately make them many times.

Reviewed on Oct. 03, 2010 by Dizzaster

DELICIOUS! I used mini Reese's Pieces instead of m&m's and pecans instead of walnuts. I also added some shredded coconut - awesome!

Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2010 by lurky27

WOW! So good! I used pecans instead of walnuts, regular chocolate chips instead of miniature, and I omitted the candy coating. They are delicious and easy!

~ Theresa

Reviewed on May. 09, 2010 by kamydawn

This is a go to recipe for BBQs or large gatherings. It makes a lot and with the holiday m&ms they can look very festive. So easy to make but look like you spent a lot of time in the kitchen

Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2009 by lisa53202

Made these for a picnic. They are very good, although some mentioned that they are quite rich.

Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2009 by kamydawn

These are so easy to make yet look so fancy, especially when you use the holiday m&ms. Everyone loves these! Delicious!

Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2008 by beautyfrumpain

I couldn't find the coating thing, so I didn't use it. But even so, it was SO good. I live in a house adults, and they acted like kids in a candy store around this yummy dessert!