M&M Chocolate Bars

M&M Chocolate Bars

1 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 small package vanilla instant pudding mix
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 (6 ounce) package chocolate chips
3/4 cup plain M&M candies
1 cup chopped walnuts

In a large mixer bowl, combine butter, sugars, pudding mix and vanilla extract. Beat in eggs. Add flour and baking soda and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips, nuts and half of M&M candies; mix well. Pour into greased 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Top with remaining M&M candies. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes.