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Easter Goody Bars

Easter Goody Bars: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Spring Delights

Enjoy these Easter Goody Bars, a melt-in-your-mouth dessert that combines a buttery pecan and oat crumble crust with a creamy fudge filling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
Cooling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 38 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Quick Oats Can substitute with rolled oats
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used for a different twist
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark brown sugar works well
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 cup Butter Unsalted butter is recommended
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Walnuts can be used or omitted for nut-free version
For the Fudge Filling
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk No substitutes recommended
  • 1 cup Milk Chocolate Chips or Semi-Sweet Chips Dark chocolate can add a richer flavor
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Easter Pastel M&Ms Can be swapped for seasonal sprinkles
  • 0.5 cup Easter Sprinkles Optional decoration

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine quick oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, salt, melted butter, and chopped pecans until crumbly.
  3. Set aside 1.5 cups of the crumble mixture and press the rest into the prepared baking pan; bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
  4. In a saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat, stirring until smooth.
  5. Pour the fudge mixture over the baked crust, spreading evenly.
  6. Sprinkle the reserved crumble mixture on top and press it down, then add the M&Ms.
  7. Bake for an additional 20-23 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Cool for 30-60 minutes before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allowing the bars to cool for 30-60 minutes helps them hold their shape when cut. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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