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Three Valentine brown sugar bars on a white plate with M&Ms scattered around.
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Valentine Brown Sugar Bars

Valentine Brown Sugar Bars are a sweet treat.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Desserts and Sweets
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 bars

Ingredients

  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • cup butter melted
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ cup Valentine M&M's divided

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉.
  • Butter the bottom only of an 8 x 8 inch square pan and line. with parchment paper, allowing some parchment to hang over the sides. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl combine the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, combine the brown sugar and melted butter until well combined. Add in the egg and vanilla, mixing until both are incorporated.
  • Slowly add the flour mixture to the brown sugar mixture and stir until all the flour is incorporated. Mix in ½ cup of the Valentine M&M's.
  • Spread batter into prepared pan and sprinkle with remaining M&M's.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool completely before cutting.

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