M&M Bars

Because M&M's make everything better.

1/2 C. butter, softened
1 C. packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 C. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 C. quick-cooking oats
1 package (14 oz.) caramels
3 T. milk
1 C. miniature chocolate chips
1 C. chopped walnuts
1 C. plain M&M's
3oz. vanilla almond bark

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture. Stir in oats.

Press into a greased 9x13 pan.
Bake @ 350* for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

In a microwave, melt caramels and milk; stir until smooth. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with the chocolate chips, walnuts, and M&M's. Gently press into the caramel mixture. Melt candy coating; drizzle over the top. Let stand for 5 minutes or until coating is set. Cut into bars.

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