Chewy Oatmeal Bars - Master Cookbook Recipe # 336

Name: Chewy Oatmeal Bars - Master Cookbook Recipe # 336
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 9 min
Yield: 12-16
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1/2 cup salted butter; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed; 1/4 cup corn syrup (Karo brand recommended); 1 tsp vanilla flavoring; 2 cups quick oats; 1 cup chocolate chips

These quick and easy Chewy Oatmeal Bars are a fantastic no-bake treat from the Collard Valley Cooks kitchen. Made right in the microwave, they combine the hearty texture of quick oats with a rich, buttery sweetness and a smooth chocolate chip topping for a snack that satisfies any sweet tooth in minutes.

This is recipe #336 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 5 minCook time: 4 minTotal time: 9 min

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Ingredients

1/2 cup salted butter
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup corn syrup (Karo brand recommended)
1 tsp vanilla flavoring
2 cups quick oats
1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

Melt Butter: Place the salted butter in a microwave-safe dish (9x9 or 7x11 inch) and heat on high for 1 minute.
Mix Base: Remove the dish and add the dark brown sugar, corn syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is well combined.
Add Oats: Stir in the quick oats and mix thoroughly until every oat is coated.
Press and Cook: Press the mixture evenly into the base of the dish. Microwave on high for 2 minutes.
Add Chocolate: Carefully remove the dish and sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the surface. Return to the microwave and heat for 1 more minute.
Cool and Set: Let the bars cool completely to room temperature before cutting them into squares and serving.

Notes

Tammy’s Tips

These instructions are based on an 1100-watt microwave, so be sure to slightly reduce the cooking time if yours has a higher wattage. For the best texture, resist the urge to cut into them too early; letting them cool completely allows the bars to set up so they don't fall apart.