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LAURA'S EASY OATMEAL SQUARES



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This is a super easy recipe using ingredients that are usually on hand. Try using walnuts or butterscotch chips as a variation.

Provided by LAURSAVVY

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup sliced almonds
½ cup butter
¾ cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups oatmeal
1 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread the almonds onto a baking sheet; toast until the nuts are golden brown and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Remove nuts from baking sheet, and reserve.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan placed over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar; cook, stirring, until sugar has dissolved and mixture is bubbly. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and oatmeal. Press mixture into an 8 x 8 inch baking pan. Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned and set, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, and allow to cool slightly. Sprinkle chocolate chips over surface; let chocolate sit until melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Spread chocolate evenly over oatmeal squares. Sprinkle warm chocolate with toasted almonds. Cut into squares when cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 69.7 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

EASY OATMEAL SQUARES



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A quick and simple recipe from The Lighthearted Cookbook that uses the microwave to shorten prep time. I prefer the vanilla extract, but it's up to you and your tastes. :)

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 20m

Yield 25 squares

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup margarine
1/2 teaspoon almond extract (or vanilla extract)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups rolled oats

Steps:

  • In an 8-inch (2 L) square glass or microwavable dish, microwave margarine at high power for 40 to 60 secnds, or until melted. Stir in extract and sugar, mix well. Stir in oats and mix well.
  • In oven, bake at 350 degrees F or until bubbling and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.8, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 22.9, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 4.3, Protein 0.9

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