Discover the joy of our Delightful Mini Egg Oatmeal Fudge Bars, where each layer offers its own unique texture and flavor. These bars feature a chewy oatmeal cookie base and top layer, with creamy peanut butter and crunchy mini eggs, sandwiching a rich chocolate fudge center. They’re a perfect blend of hearty, sweet, and indulgent.
Why You’ll Love This:
If you’re a fan of contrasting textures and flavors, these bars are for you. The chewy oatmeal cookie dough, combined with the smooth fudge and the crunch of mini eggs, makes each bite an adventure. These bars are as fun to eat as they are to make!
Perfect Occasion:
These fudge bars are great for Easter celebrations due to the festive mini eggs, but they’re also a hit at birthday parties, potlucks, or as a special treat during the holidays. They’re also perfect for bake sales where something unique and eye-catching is appreciated.
Decoration Tips:
For a festive touch, sprinkle some crushed mini eggs over the top before the final baking stage, or drizzle with a little melted white chocolate after baking for a visually stunning finish. You can also dust with powdered sugar for a simple yet elegant look.
Cookie Dough Batter:
- 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup peanut butter
- 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup mini eggs, plus extra for topping
Fudge Layer:
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp butter
Directions:
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Heat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Prepare Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Mix in peanut butter until well combined. Stir in flour and oats until a cohesive dough forms.
- Assemble Bottom Layer: Press three-quarters of the cookie dough into the bottom of the prepared pan, creating an even layer.
- Make Fudge Layer: In a saucepan over low heat, melt together sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and butter, stirring until smooth. Pour this fudge mixture over the cookie dough layer in the pan.
- Add Top Layer: Fold mini eggs into the remaining cookie dough. Dot and gently press this mixture over the fudge layer.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the fudge layer is set.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
Enjoy your Delightful Mini Egg Oatmeal Fudge Bars, a wonderfully unique and tasty treat that combines the best of a traditional cookie bar with the fun of mini eggs!
