Indulge in a delightful holiday treat with our Christmas M&M's Caramel Bars, a festive twist on the classic dessert. These irresistible bars combine a layer of rich, gooey caramel with a chewy cookie crust, topped with an array of colorful M&M's and a drizzle of chocolate. Perfect for Christmas parties, potlucks, or as a sweet gift, these bars are sure to bring joy and cheer to your holiday celebrations. Additionally, discover variations of this delectable treat, including a no-bake version, gluten-free option, and a funfetti surprise inside. Each recipe is carefully detailed with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure your Christmas M&M's Caramel Bars turn out perfectly every time. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a baking adventure that will fill your home with the sweet aroma of Christmas cheer!
Let's cook with our recipes!
CHRISTMAS M&M'S™ CARAMEL BARS
Enjoy these delicious caramel candy bars packed with oats and rice cereal - a wonderful dessert treat.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, combine brown sugar and butter; beat until smooth. Stir in oats and cereal. Add flour, baking soda and salt; mix until well blended. Reserve 3 cups oat mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture in bottom of sprayed pan. Bake at 350°F. for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in small saucepan, combine caramels and milk; heat over low heat until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth, stirring constantly.
- Remove partially baked base from oven. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the chocolate pieces. Drizzle with caramel mixture, being careful not to let caramel touch sides of pan. Drop reserved oat mixture by heaping teaspoonfuls over caramel mixture. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate pieces.
- Return to oven; bake an additional 20 to 24 minutes or until center is set and top is golden brown. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Fat 2, ServingSize 1 Bar
CHRISTMAS M&M'S COOKIES
These M&M Christmas cookies make any cookie platter feel festive. Swap in pastel M&M's for Easter and orange and brown for Halloween. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in M&M's., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
HOMEMADE CARAMELS RECIPE
I love homemade caramels, but have always been so intimidated by them. I then got up the courage to make these, and they were out of this world. They were so easy to make and tasted absolutely amazing. You will love these.
Provided by Elyse Ellis
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter over stove top. Add brown sugar and salt, mixing well.
- Stir in corn syrup.
- Gradually add milk, stirring constantly.
- Cook and stir over medium heat until candy reaches firm ball stage (245 degrees).
- This will take 12-15 minutes approx.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Pour into greased 9x13 pan. Let cool.
- Cut into 48 pieces with a sharp knife.
- Optional: Wrap each piece in wax paper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 55 mg, Sugar 19 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CARAMEL BARS
Yummy oat bars filled with a gooey layer of caramel, chocolate and nuts!
Provided by Jordanna Novak
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt together the caramels and heavy cream, stirring occasionally until smooth.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Stir in the melted butter until well blended. Press Half of the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan. Reserve the rest.
- Bake the crust for 8 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove and sprinkle with chocolate chips and walnuts. Pour the caramel mixture over the top and then crumble the remaining crust mixture over everything.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 12 minutes, or until the top is lightly toasted. Cut into squares while it is still warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 127.5 mg, Sugar 15.2 g
Tips:
- Use a large baking dish to ensure that the caramel bars have enough room to spread and cook evenly.
- Be careful not to overcook the caramel; otherwise, it will become hard and brittle.
- Allow the caramel bars to cool completely before cutting them into pieces; this will help to prevent them from crumbling.
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Feel free to add other mix-ins to the caramel bars, such as nuts, dried fruit, or marshmallows.
Conclusion:
These Christmas M&M's Caramel Bars are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any holiday gathering. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So gather your ingredients and get baking!
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love