OATMEAL PECAN BARS

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These chewy bars took first place in the bar cookie division at our country fair in 2001. Topping them with a coconut-pecan frosting is a tasty twist.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 40 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup cold butter
1 can (15 ounces) coconut-pecan frosting
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside 2 cups for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until set., In a microwave-safe bowl, heat frosting for 30-45 seconds or until softened; stir well. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and pecans. Top with reserved crumb mixture. , Bake for 14-18 minutes or until frosting is bubbly and top is golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack; cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.