Christmas M&M's™ Caramel Bars

Christmas M&M's™ Caramel Bars
120 min.
32
232kcal

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Get ready to indulge in a festive treat that will delight your taste buds and bring joy to your holiday gatherings! These Christmas M&M's™ Caramel Bars are the perfect combination of chewy caramel, crunchy oats, and colorful chocolate candies, making them an irresistible addition to your dessert table. With a rich, buttery base and a gooey caramel layer, each bite is a delightful explosion of flavors and textures.

Imagine the warm aroma of freshly baked bars wafting through your kitchen as you prepare this easy-to-follow recipe. The vibrant red and green M&M's™ not only add a pop of color but also a sweet crunch that complements the soft, chewy caramel perfectly. Whether you're hosting a holiday party, looking for a sweet snack to share with friends, or simply craving a delicious treat, these bars are sure to impress.

With just a little over two hours of preparation and baking time, you can create a batch of 32 scrumptious bars that are perfect for sharing or enjoying all to yourself. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to bake a festive delight that will have everyone asking for seconds. These Christmas M&M's™ Caramel Bars are not just a dessert; they are a celebration of the season!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups brown sugar packed
  • 1.5 cups butter softened
  • cup oats 
  • cup rice cereal crisp
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 35  vanilla pod 
  • 0.3 cup milk 
  • 14 oz m&m candies green red

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, combine brown sugar and butter; beat until smooth. Stir in oats and cereal.
  2. Add flour, baking soda and salt; mix until well blended. Reserve 3 cups oat mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture in bottom of sprayed pan.
  3. Bake at 350°F. for 10 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, in small saucepan, combine caramels and milk; heat over low heat until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth, stirring constantly.
  5. Remove partially baked base from oven.
  6. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the chocolate pieces.
  7. Drizzle with caramel mixture, being careful not to let caramel touch sides of pan. Drop reserved oat mixture by heaping teaspoonfuls over caramel mixture.
  8. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate pieces.
  9. Return to oven; bake an additional 20 to 24 minutes or until center is set and top is golden brown. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled.
  10. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts

Calories232kcal
Protein3.36%
Fat48.53%
Carbs48.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.13
Glycemic Load
5.33
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.5578261030757%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:232.19kcal
11.61%
Fat:12.68g
19.51%
Saturated Fat:7.35g
45.96%
Carbohydrates:28.29g
9.43%
Net Carbohydrates:27.5g
10%
Sugar:17.95g
19.94%
Cholesterol:25.04mg
8.35%
Sodium:151.5mg
6.59%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.97g
3.95%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.45%
Vitamin A:297.81IU
5.96%
Selenium:3.85µg
5.5%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.3%
Folate:16.43µg
4.11%
Iron:0.73mg
4.03%
Fiber:0.79g
3.17%
Calcium:31.06mg
3.11%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.96%
Phosphorus:26.26mg
2.63%
Vitamin B3:0.52mg
2.61%
Magnesium:10.18mg
2.55%
Vitamin E:0.27mg
1.81%
Copper:0.03mg
1.35%
Zinc:0.17mg
1.1%
Potassium:38.2mg
1.09%