Loaded M&M Oreo Cookie Holiday Bars
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
18 mins
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Cooling Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 53 mins
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Servings
9 bars
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Calories
394 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Loaded M&M Oreo Cookie Holiday Bars
Description
These bars are made by mixing melted butter with sugars and egg, then folding in flour and salt without overmixing to preserve a tender dough. Chopped Oreo cookies and M&M’s are incorporated for bursts of chocolate and candy crunches in every bite. Part of the Oreos and M&M’s are reserved to decorate the top, adding visual appeal after baking.
Baked until just set, the bars retain some softness inside while firming up as they cool. The combination of textures and festive candy pieces makes them appealing for holiday dessert tables or gifting.
The bars keep well at room temperature for a week when stored airtight. Freezing them extends their shelf life to several months, which is practical for preparing ahead or portioning for sharing.
Keep the baking time monitored closely to avoid overbaking, which can dry out the bars.Storing bars airtight at room temperature preserves softness up to 1 week.Freeze leftover bars in airtight packaging for up to 6 months to maintain freshness.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter 1 stick, melted, unsalted
- 1 egg large
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 18 Oreo cookies roughly chopped
- ½ cup M&M’s candy I used Dark Chocolate Red and Green M&M’s
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray; set aside.
- To a large, microwave-safe bowl add the butter and heat to melt, about 1 minute on high power.
- Wait momentarily before adding the egg so you don’t scramble it. Add the egg, brown sugar, vanilla, and whisk until smooth.
- Add the flour, salt, and stir until just combined, don’t overmix.
- Add the Oreos and stir to combine.
- Add the M&M’s and stir to combine.
- Turn the batter out into prepared pan, smoothing it lightly with a spatula and pushing it into the corners. Tip – Strategically place a few Oreos and M&M’s on top for visual appeal.
- Bake for about 18 to 21 minutes, or until top is set in center and done; don’t overbake. Bars firm up as they cool. A toothpick test is a bit tricky because there aren’t many bare batches, but if you hit a patch of just dough, the toothpick should come out clean, or with a few moist crumbs, but no batter.
- Place pan on a wire rack to cool for at least 90 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Preheat the oven fully before baking to ensure even cooking and proper texture.
- Melting butter and mixing it warm helps sugar dissolve properly for smooth batter.
- Stir in Oreos and M&M’s gently to avoid crushing them too much for distinctive chunks.
- Allow bars to cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.
- Use an 8x8-inch pan lined with foil for easy removal of bars after baking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 394 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 394kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 230mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 37g | 74% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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