This recipe for Peanut Butter M&M Bars is one that I’ve had in my recipe box for years. It’s truly a crowd-pleasing dessert and one that any peanut butter lover will enjoy. Change the color of colored candies and they are perfect for any occasion.
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This dessert is excellent for any holiday, sporting event (think team colors), bridal or baby shower (think pink and/or blue), or any party in general.
Simply use different seasonal colors of M&M’s, such as pastel-colored candies for Easter, red and green candies for Christmas, or red, pink and white candies for Valentine’s Day. Yellow, orange and chocolate M&M’s work well for Halloween and green candies are perfect for St. Patrick’s Day.
Yields:
One recipe yields a jelly roll pan measuring 10.5-inches x 15.5-inches. When serving the bars to guests, I slightly trim the edges and cut my bars into approximately 2.5″ x 3″ OR 3″ x 3″ squares (give or take). These serving sizes will yield approximately 20 to 24 servings. (Oh, and FYI… my family fights over the cutoff edges!!)
No one on a restricted gluten-free diet need go without because Peanut Butter M&M Bars can easily be made gluten-free. Just one more reason why this recipe is so adaptable and perfect for any occasion.
Peanut Butter M&M Bars freeze well in an airtight food storage container up to two weeks. Therefore, feel free to make an entire batch, eat half, then freeze the other half to serve later. Slightly warm the bars prior to serving.
Serves Approx. 20 - 24 Bars
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An easy and Gluten-Free adaptable recipe that everyone will love. Using different colors of seasonal candies make these peanutty bars ideal for any holiday, party or event.
15 minPrep Time
25 minCook Time
40 minTotal Time
Save RecipeIngredients
- 1 cup peanut butter, either creamy or chunky will work
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 1/3 cup all purpose flour (GF Option: gluten-free flour + 1 teaspoon xantham gum OR 2 tablespoons potato starch - unless flour already contains a thickening agent)
- 1 cup oats, uncooked (GF Option: use certified gluten-free oats)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda (GF Option: use a gluten-free brand)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup M&M candies (GF Option: Most plain M&M candies are gluten-free, however not all of their candies are. Be sure to use certified gluten-free chocolate candies for a GF Option.)
Instructions
- Beat together peanut butter, butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in eggs and vanilla.
- Add flour, oats, baking soda and salt; mix well.
- Gently stir in 1/2 cup M&M's.
- Press dough into bottom of a lightly greased 10.5-inch x 15.5-inch jelly roll pan.
- Sprinkle remaining M&M's over top and lightly press them into the dough.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree F. oven for 20 - 25 minutes.
- Cool; cut into squares.
- Optional: Serve with a scoop of chocolate or vanilla bean ice cream.
Notes
Bars freeze well up to 2 weeks in an airtight food storage container.
Yes, ma’am! If you ever try Peanut Butter M&M Bars, I think you’ll agree with me that the original creator of this recipe needs a big ole’ hug and kiss! XOXO
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