Description
Easter Goody Bars are the quintessential springtime dessert that combines rich flavors and vibrant colors to create a treat everyone will adore. With a buttery pecan and oat crumble crust, these bars are filled with creamy fudge and topped with festive Easter M&M’s and sprinkles, making them perfect for family gatherings or holiday celebrations. Not only are they easy to prepare, but they also offer a delightful combination of textures and flavors that will impress guests of all ages. Whether served at room temperature or warm with a scoop of ice cream, these bars are sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups quick oats
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup Easter M&M's
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.
- Reserve 1½ cups of the mixture for topping. Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even crust.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and butter. Stir until smooth and melted.
- Pour the fudge filling over the crust in the baking pan.
- Sprinkle the reserved crumble mixture over the fudge layer and top with M&M's.
- Bake for 20-23 minutes until edges are slightly golden. Allow cooling before cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg