MICROWAVE OATMEAL BARS

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My mother shared this speedy recipe with me. There are not a lot of ingredients, so these chewy treats are easy to fix in the microwave. -Annette Self, Junction City, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup corn syrup
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine oats and brown sugar. Stir in butter and corn syrup. Press into a greased 9-in. square microwave-safe dish. , Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 minutes. Rotate a half turn; microwave 1-1/2 minutes longer. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Microwave at 30% power for 4-1/2 minutes or until chips are glossy; spread chocolate evenly over top. , Refrigerate 15-20 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.