LOADED M&M OREO COOKIE BARS

Loaded M&M Oreo Cookie Bars image

We're all so busy and pressed for time that I find myself creating recipes that are generally fast to prepare, proving that you don't have to spend all day in the kitchen to obtain fabulous results. Here's a favorite of mine that combines crunchy M&M's and gooey chocolate all nestled into a flavorful blondie. -Averie Sunshine, San Diego, California (www.averiecooks.com)

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 9 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking soda, optional
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
1 cup all-purpose flour
18 Oreo cookies, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup milk chocolate M&M's

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Line an 8-in. square baking pan with foil, letting ends extend up sides of pan; grease foil., In a large bowl, whisk egg, brown sugar, butter and vanilla until blended. If desired, add baking soda and salt to flour; add flour to brown sugar mixture. Stir in chopped cookies., Spread into prepared pan; sprinkle with M&M's. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake). Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Lifting with foil, remove from pan. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.