Description
Chocolate-lovers rejoice with these delectable M&M marshmallow dream bars, blending gooey marshmallow and colorful candy crunch. Sweet layers melt together, creating a playground of rich texture that makes dessert lovers swoon and crave more.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Binding and Sweet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup (240 ml) mini marshmallows
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) M&Ms candies
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) crushed pretzels
Instructions
- Prepare the baking workspace by positioning an oven rack in the center and heating to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper, ensuring slight overhang for easy removal.
- Create the foundational graham cracker crust by mixing crumbs with melted butter. Press the mixture firmly and uniformly across the pan’s bottom, creating a compact base.
- Artfully distribute mini marshmallows across the entire crust surface, ensuring even coverage.
- Strategically scatter M&M’s, chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and crushed pretzels over the marshmallow layer, creating a colorful and textured landscape.
- Gently cascade sweetened condensed milk across the entire surface, allowing it to seep between the layers and provide a rich, cohesive binding.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and marshmallows that have transformed into a delicately toasted, puffy state.
- Carefully remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely within the baking dish, permitting the layers to set and solidify.
- Once thoroughly cooled, lift the bars from the pan using parchment paper edges and slice into individual servings, revealing the decadent, multi-textured interior.
Notes
- Enhance crust stability by chilling the graham cracker base for 10 minutes before adding toppings to prevent crumbling.
- Customize candy mix by replacing M&M’s with seasonal colors or alternative chocolate varieties for unique flavor profiles.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Control marshmallow melting by watching carefully during final baking minutes to achieve perfect golden-toasted texture without burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg