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M&M Peanut Butter Bars

Chewy 5-ingredient peanut butter bars made with baking mix, brown sugar, eggs and peanut butter, studded with M&Ms and baked in an 8x8 pan. Swap the M&M colors for any holiday.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup peanut butter creamy or chunky
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 cups baking mix such as Bisquick
  • 1 cup M&Ms any color; peanut M&Ms work too
  • chocolate chips optional

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 325°F. Spray an 8x8 glass pan (or line with parchment with an overhang for easy lifting).
  2. Mix the eggs and peanut butter in a bowl. Add the brown sugar, then the baking mix.
  3. Mix, using your hands as the dough thickens, until the baking mix is fully combined and you can form a ball.
  4. Roll or pat out the dough, pour on the M&Ms (and chocolate chips if using) and press them in. Fold and knead so they are spread throughout, then press the dough into the pan. Sprinkle a few extra M&Ms on top.
  5. Bake 35-40 minutes until golden brown. Slightly underbake for soft, chewy bars.

Notes

Store airtight at room temperature up to a week, or refrigerate to keep longer.