Monster Fudge Bars
These Monster Fudge Bars are irresistibly gooey and colorful! Layers of cookie dough, fudge, and candy make every bite a delightful treat.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Parchment Paper
- Mixing Bowls
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 2 cups refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
- 1/2 cup old fashioned or quick oats
- 1 cup mini M&M's
- 1 cup Reese's peanut butter chips
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 12 oz semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking.
- Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough and oats. Mix well with a spatula.
- Press the cookie dough mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and semisweet chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the melted fudge mixture over the cookie dough crust, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the mini M&M's and Reese's peanut butter chips over the fudge layer, pressing in slightly to stick.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until edges are golden and center is set. Avoid overbaking.
- Allow bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Lift out using parchment paper and cut into squares.
Notes
- Line the baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
- Do not overmix the cookie dough and oats to keep bars tender.
- Let bars cool completely before cutting for clean slices.
- Freeze leftover bars up to three months, separating layers with parchment paper.
- Customize toppings by swapping M&M's and peanut butter chips with your favorite candies or nuts.