FUDGE-FILLED BARS

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"I appreciate the ease of baking these oat bars on a busy day, and our children love their fudgy filling," reports Renee Zimmer of Gig Harbor, Washington. "With colorful candies on top, the sweet squares are sure to sell at bake sales."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

2 cups quick-cooking oats
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, melted
1 cup chopped pecans
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening
1 cup milk chocolate M&M's

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar and salt. Add butter and mix until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Set aside 1-1/2 cups for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan., In a large saucepan, combine the milk, chocolate chips and shortening. Cook and stir over low heat until chips are melted; stir until smooth. , Spread over crust; sprinkle with the reserved crumb mixture. Top with M&M's. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until edges are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.