M&M OAT BARS

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These irresistible bars can sweeten any holiday. -Renee Schwebach, Dumont, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
3 tablespoons water
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup plain M&M's
3 ounces white candy coating

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in oats. , Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until golden brown, 10-15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a microwave, melt caramels with water; stir until smooth. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with the chips, nuts and M&M's. Gently press into the caramel mixture. Melt candy coating; drizzle over the top. Let stand until set, 5 minutes. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.