5 from 3 votes

Fudge Filled Oat Bars

By: Julia Pacheco
My mom’s Fudge Filled Oat Bars were one of my favorite treats growing up. I love the combination of buttery oatmeal crust, soft, fudgy filling, and crunchy Mu0026amp;Ms.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 2 cups quick oats
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
  • 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp shortening
  • 1 cup mini M&Ms

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350℉.
  • Grease a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • To a medium-sized bowl add the oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt. Mix well, then stir in the melted butter until crumbly. Stir in the nuts, if using. Remove 1 1/2 cups of this mixture and set aside.
  • Add the remaining mixture to the baking dish, spreading it out and pressing it into the pan to form a crust.
  • To a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, add the sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and shortening. Turn the heat to low and stir until the chocolate chips are melted. Spread over the crust in the baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 cups of the oat mixture on top of the fudge. Top with the M&Ms.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool completely, then slice into bars and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 668kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 328mg | Potassium: 336mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 612IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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2 Comments

  1. Diana says:

    5 stars

    Wow, these are amazing!! I couldn’t wait to dig in until fully cooled lol. I will be purchasing your book, first thing in New Year!! Thank you for such a great recipe…it was easy to make and the oats cut down on the fudge sweetness. Everyone, try this, it’s worth it!!

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  2. Lauren says:

    Made these today and they’re excellent. In my opinion, the pecans are the best part – I’m adding extra next time!

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