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May 10, 2013

Monster Magic Cookie Bars

You know those times when a sweet tooth craving  creeps up on you hits you hard and you just need something fast?If you’re like me when this happens, you raid the cupboards, inhaling marshmallows, chocolate chips, basically anything with a high sugar content that you can grab and stuff in your mouth as quickly as possible.  I’m embarrassed to admit this, but hey, everyone has their guilty pleasures.

Well raid no more, because there’s something much better in store for you and me, and you can snack on the ingredients while you make them.  🙂

Meet the Monster Magic Cookie Bar.Sweet, sweet sugary goodness….just what the Dr. ordered.

These fabulous bars won first place in a dessert contest that I entered a few months back.  Their flavor really is award-winning.  They’re so versatile, too!  I always add in some white chocolate chips and increase the amounts of the other chips, because one can never have enough chocolate.  Heck, you can even add in coconut and nuts, if you like.

You’ll be fulfilling that sugar craving in about half an hour if you hurry!

{MONSTER MAGIC COOKIE BARS}
Adapted from The Girl Who Ate Everything
2 c. graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup salted butter plus 2 T.
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup old fashioned oats
1/2 cup peanut butter chips
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup mini (or regular) M&M’s
{INSTRUCTIONS}
(Note:) You can use unsalted butter here, but with all the sweetness in the recipe, it really is good to have salt to counteract it.  So if you use unsalted butter, add 1/4 teaspoon salt to the graham cracker crumbs or sprinkle salt on top after the bars have baked.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Place butter in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in short increments until melted.
Combine butter and graham cracker crumbs in a medium bowl and then press into a parchment-lined 9×13 baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
Evenly pour the sweetened condensed milk over the graham cracker layer.  Sprinkle the oats, peanut butter chips, chocolate chips, and a little less than half of the M&M’s evenly over the sweetened condensed milk and gently press in a little.  Remember that all of the toppings are approximate, so add more or less, depending on what you like.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.  Pull out of the oven and immediately sprinkle the rest of the M&M’s on top and gently press in.  Cool and slice into squares to serve.
Enjoy!

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  1. Megan Vaughn says

    May 10, 2013 at 12:00 pm

    Looks fantastic!
  2. Kat says

    May 10, 2013 at 12:50 pm

    They look so good. I am a new follower. Have a wonderful weekend.
  3. Tiffany says

    May 10, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    Wow. These look amazing.
  4. Kim of Mo Betta says

    May 10, 2013 at 9:00 pm

    I've made a similar version of these too...SO good! (But really, how can you go wrong with chocolate and sweetened condensed milk!)
  5. Brooke says

    May 11, 2013 at 1:10 pm

    YUM, YUM! I need to try these. Thanks so much for sharing. Have a great weekend!
  6. sue says

    May 11, 2013 at 8:12 pm

    Love this! The T2 women are hosting a brand new link-up party TODAY at http://thet2women.com/welcome-to-one-sharendipity-place/ and we would love for you to come over and link up with us!
  7. Amber Heidi says

    May 13, 2013 at 12:30 am

    Oh these look dangerous!! :) I can totally relate to inhaling chocolate chips looking for that sugar fix... I know I would for sure have to keep these in the freezer though so that I don't eat them all the day I bake them! I will be making these. For sure.

    Heidi

    handmadefrenzy.blogspot.com
  8. Christine Bell says

    May 13, 2013 at 12:15 pm

    So good to hear, Heidi! I'm glad I'm not the alone in my crazy sugar cravings. :)
  9. Cindy Jamieson says

    May 14, 2013 at 11:48 pm

    Oh wow, these look awesome!! Thanks for sharing on Simple Supper Tuesday.
  10. Heather Whoneedsacape says

    May 15, 2013 at 2:28 am

    My kids would be SO in love with these ;)

    found you at marvelous Monday!
  11. AndiWinslow says

    May 15, 2013 at 11:30 am

    These bars look delish.....I will have to make them soon.. Thanks, nice photo andi thewednesdaybaker
  12. KC Coake says

    May 16, 2013 at 2:39 pm

    Those look so yummy! They look like they might be addictive, too! Thanks so much for linking up at the Real Family Fun link party! Hope to see you next week.
    KC
  13. Shelley says

    May 17, 2013 at 4:29 am

    I have to have these! Thanks for linking up at Party In Polka Dots!! YUM!!!!

    Shelley

    www.piggyinpolkadots.com
  14. Ruthie Knudsen says

    May 18, 2013 at 2:44 pm

    Oh goodness... these must wonderful! Thank you for coming to share at Super Saturday Show & Tell last week.. stop on by and share again today! http://www.whatscookingwithruthie.com I hope you have wonderful weekend! xoxo~ Ruthie
  15. Renea Hand says

    May 19, 2013 at 6:23 pm

    You are making it really hard to stay on my diet! Thanks for sharing at Manic Monday.
  16. Shelley says

    May 19, 2013 at 11:35 pm

    You're being featured this week!! Come check it out later when the party is live and link up too!

    Shelley

    www.piggyinpolkadots.com
  17. Winnie says

    May 20, 2013 at 8:20 am

    WOWWWW These look fantastic!
    I'm saving the recipe as I'd really like to make them
  18. CathyK says

    July 11, 2013 at 11:19 pm

    In the oven as I write this. I think I am drooling...

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