Triple Threat Oatmeal Bars |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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The threat is in that they're so good, you won't be able to eat just one. But it is good to know these bars are packed nutritionally and full of flavour! These are the ones that go to school with my kids more often than not. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups butter, room temperature |
2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar |
2 large eggs |
3 tablespoons milk |
2 tablespoons vanilla extract |
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
3/4 teaspoon baking powder |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
2 1/2 cups rolled oats |
1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped,toasted |
3/4 cup golden raisin |
3/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325F.
2. Butter 10 X 14 inch cookie sheet and line with parchment paper.
3. Cream butter and brown sugar in large bowl until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs 1 at a time.
5. Beat in milk and vanilla.
6. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a small bowl.
7. Add to butter mixture and stir until just combined.
8. Mix in oats, walnuts, raisins and coconut (dough will be very stiff).
9. Press dough evenly into prepared pan.
10. Bake until top is golden-brown, about 15 minutes.
11. Cool in pan on rack 5 minutes.
12. Turn out and peel off parchment paper.
13. Cool and cut into bars.
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