Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Healthy oats help give these bars their chewy cookie texture! Great for the lunch box! Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed |
1 cup crisco |
2 tablespoons molasses |
2 teaspoons vanilla |
2 large eggs |
3 cups quick-cooking rolled oats |
1 cup all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1 teaspoon salt |
3/4 cup chopped nuts |
1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips (2 cups) |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Grease 15 x 10 or 13 x 9-inch pan.
3. In a large bowl, beat brown sugar and shortening until light and fluffy.
4. Add molasses, vanilla and eggs; blend well.
5. Stir in oats, flour, baking soda and salt; blend well.
6. Stir in nuts and chocolate chips.
7. Spread in greased pan.
8. Bake at 350°F.
9. for 20 to 25 minutes or until light golden brown and center is set.
10. Cool slightly. Cut into bars.
11. Serve warm or cool.
12. Yield: 48 bars Enjoy!
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