Description
Easter Goody Bars are a delightful springtime treat that combines the flavors of creamy fudge with a crunchy pecan and oat crumble. Topped with colorful Easter M&M candies and festive sprinkles, these bars are perfect for any celebration. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, they bring a unique blend of textures and flavors that will delight family and friends alike. Whether you’re hosting an Easter gathering or simply looking for a sweet snack, these bars are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups quick oats
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, melted
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips or semi-sweet
- 1 cup Easter pastel M&M's
- Optional: Easter sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, salt, melted butter, and chopped pecans until crumbly.
- Set aside 1½ cups of the mixture for topping. Press the remaining mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and butter. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the fudge filling over the crust and sprinkle reserved crumble on top along with M&M's and optional sprinkles.
- Bake for 20-23 minutes until edges pull away from the pan. Let cool before cutting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg