Description
Easter Goody Bars are a delightful springtime treat that combines a buttery pecan and oat crumble crust with a rich, creamy fudge filling. Topped with colorful Easter M&M’s and festive sprinkles, these bars are perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet indulgence anytime. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will impress family and friends alike. Whether you’re hosting an Easter celebration or simply treating yourself, these bars are sure to brighten up your day.
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups quick oats
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet)
- 1 cup Easter pastel M&M's
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, salt, melted butter, and chopped pecans until crumbly. Reserve 1½ cups for topping.
- Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and butter until melted and smooth. Pour over the crust.
- Sprinkle reserved crumble on top and add M&M's; gently press them into the mixture.
- Bake for 20-23 minutes until edges are golden and slightly pull away from the pan. Allow cooling before cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg