M&M Bongo Bars

In honor of Valentine's Day tomorrow I made Bongo Bars with red, pink and white M&Ms.  Bongo Bars are cookies but in bar form.  My mom made these a lot when I was growing up but with chocolate chips.  I made them this time with mini chocolate chips and the M&M's.  The important thing is to not over bake so they'll be soft and gooey.  Also try not to eat the entire bag of candy after opening them or you won't have any for your bars!

Bongo Bars

2/3 c. butter

2 3/4 c. flour

3 eggs

2 t. salt

2 1/4 c. brown sugar

2 1/2 t. baking powder

1 package M&M candies

1 c. chocolate chips

Melt butter; stir in sugar.  Cool.  Add eggs one at a time while beating.  Stir in dry ingredients and then candy and chocolate chips.  Spread in a greased 13x9 pan and bake about 25 minutes at 350 degrees.