Oreo Monster Bars #chocolateparty

Can you believe we are already well into October? I haven't even made my first pumpkin recipe yet. Before you know it Thanksgiving will be here.  My head is spinning. I am doing my best to slow down and just enjoy today.  Too bad my days go by so fast.

With all of the house hustle and bustle I was a little late with my chocolate party treat. In fact, I made these Oreo Monster Bars yesterday.  I was happy to make them though. They were needed after a long weekend of house work. And although we had other desserts in the house, there was nothing homemade.  

These bars are loaded with chocolate chips, Oreos, and M&Ms.  A great way to clean out some of the random hodge podge of snacks in my pantry. Plus perfect for the October Chocolate Party theme of candy.  I thought about a few more candies but I didn't want to go overboard. Feel free to substitute any candies you may have laying around.

 

There is a sweet and sweet thing going on in these bars.  Plus, you get the creaminess from the Oreo filling. Needless to say in 24 hours the pan is half gone.

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Ingredients:

1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), softened
1 large egg
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
12 Oreo Cookies, about 1 cup, coarsely chopped 
1/2 cup M&M's 
1/2 chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8-by-9 nch baking pan with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray; set aside.
2. In a large bowl beat the butter, about 1 minute on high power with a hand mixer.
3. Add the egg, brown sugar, vanilla, and mix until smooth.
4. Add the flour and stir until just combined.
5. Stir in the Oreos, M&Ms and chocolate chips.
6. Turn batter out into prepared pan, smoothing the top lightly with a spatula.
7. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, The top should be set and edges slightly firm. 
8. Allow bars to cool in pan before serving.