TRAIL MIX BLONDIE BARS

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These blondies started as a baking emergency. There was a potluck at my daughter's preschool, and I was out of ingredients. Muffin mix came to the rescue. -Josie Shapiro, San Francisco, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, cubed
1 package (14-3/4 ounces) chocolate chip quick bread and muffin mix
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/2 cup salted peanuts
1/2 cup raisins
3/4 cup milk chocolate M&M's
2/3 cup coarsely crushed miniature pretzels

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan. In a small heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Heat 5-7 minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine bread mix, cracker crumbs, eggs and browned butter; stir just until blended. Stir in peanuts and raisins. Spread into prepared pan. Top with M&M's and pretzels. Bake 15-20 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.