CHOCOLATE OATMEAL BARS

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Rich bars that are easy to make and a hit with everyone.

Provided by Laria Tabul

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 cups quick cooking oats
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
⅔ cup evaporated milk
¼ cup white sugar
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 inch square baking pan.
  • To prepare Filling: In a heavy pot, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter and chocolate chips. Add the evaporated milk and 1/4 cup of the white sugar. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in nuts and cool.
  • To prepare cookie base: Cream 1 1/2 cups of the butter and the brown sugar together. Add the vanilla and the egg, and beat until light and fluffy.
  • Add the flour, baking soda, and 1 3/4 cups of the oats and blend well.
  • Press 2/3 of this mixture into the bottom of the greased pan. Spread the cooled filling on top of the cookie crust.
  • Mix the remaining 1/4 cup of oats with the remainder of the cookie base, and crumble over the filling. Bake for 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 57.1 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 172 mg, Sugar 20.9 g

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