Oatmeal M&M’S® Squares

M&M’s Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 1/2 cups Quaker Old Fashioned Oats or 8 packets of Quaker Maple and Brown Sugar Instant Oats
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 1 1/4 cups butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups M&M’s Holiday Baking Minis
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Grease or lightly oil a 9×13-inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
3. Incorporate Oats and Sugar:
   • Add the Quaker Old Fashioned Oats (or Quaker Maple and Brown Sugar Instant Oats) to the flour mixture and stir until evenly distributed.
   • Mix in the brown sugar until well incorporated.
4. Add Wet Ingredients:
   • Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture is fully combined. It may seem a bit crumbly at this point, but that’s okay.
5. Incorporate Eggs and Vanilla:
   • Crack in the eggs and add the vanilla extract to the mixture. Stir until the ingredients are well combined. The mixture will come together into a dough.
6. Fold in Mix-ins:
   • Gently fold in the M&M’s Holiday Baking Minis and chocolate chips. These will add a burst of color and chocolate goodness to the bars.
7. Transfer to Baking Pan:
   • Transfer the cookie dough mixture to the prepared 9×13-inch baking pan. Use a spatula or your hands to evenly press the dough into the pan.
8. Bake:
   • Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. The bars are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool and Cut:
   • Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This will help them set and become easier to cut.
   • Once cooled, cut the bars into squares or rectangles using a sharp knife.

Enjoy:

• These M&M’s Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. They’re a delightful combination of chewy oats, colorful M&M’s, and rich chocolate chips. Serve them as a tasty treat for holiday gatherings or any occasion where you want to share a bit of sweetness.

Note:

• Feel free to customize this recipe by adding chopped nuts, dried fruits, or other mix-ins of your choice. You can also experiment with different types of M&M’s or chocolate chips for unique flavor combinations.