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I have made this recipe for years. I also, leave out the corn syrup and most of the time add a cup of raisins. I have never had a problem with my M & Ms melting.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"09\/01\/2010 15:40","GUID":"2DB4DCBDBE7A46F0A9348A412006320B","MemberId":537700,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"teachbio","SubmittedDate":"09\/01\/2010 15:40"},{"Comment":"
I think this is a good recipe--with modifications. I'm not entirely sure that the corn syrup is necessary--makes for the extra gooeyness. I poured a 1\/2 c. of the M&Ms in a second before putting in the pan so they wouldn't melt. Then I sprinkled the remaining ones on the top of bars--this worked well and kept them from all melting.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"07\/03\/2010 14:21","GUID":"ACD98E7120E14A68870AA694E0D06C91","MemberId":807408,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"cookbookmom","SubmittedDate":"07\/03\/2010 14:21"},{"Comment":"
I agree with you. My M&M;s melted and was very gooey. Wonder what made them that way?<\/p>\r\n
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