Ingredients:
·
1/2
cup unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
·
1
large egg
·
1
cup light brown sugar, packed
·
1
tablespoon vanilla extract
·
1
cup all-purpose flour
·
1/2
teaspoon salt, or to taste
·
18
Oreo cookies, roughly chopped
·
1/2
cup M&M's (I used Dark Chocolate Red and Green M&M's)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350F.
Line an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray;
set aside.
2. To a large,
microwave-safe bowl add the butter and heat to melt, about 1 minute on high
power.
3. Wait momentarily
before adding the egg so you don't scramble it. Add the egg, brown sugar,
vanilla, and whisk until smooth.
4. Add the flour, salt,
and stir until just combined, don't overmix.
5. Add the Oreos and
stir to combine.
6. Add the M&M's and
stir to combine.
7. Turn the batter out
into prepared pan, smoothing it lightly with a spatula and pushing it into the
corners. Tip - Strategically place a few Oreos and M&M's on top for visual
appeal.
8. Bake for about 18 to
21 minutes, or until top is set in center and done; don't overbake. Bars firm
up as they cool. A toothpick test is a bit tricky because there aren't many
bare batches, but if you hit a patch of just dough, the toothpick should
come out clean, or with a few moist crumbs, but no batter. Place pan on a wire
rack to cool for at least 90 minutes before slicing and serving. Bars will keep
airtight at room temperature for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 6
months.
