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Chewy-Gooey Bars

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Typically known as just “bars” in our household, these bars have a tasty oatmeal crust and are topped with chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. When they’re warm, they’re nice and gooey; when they’re chilled, they’re nice and chewy. Everybody wins!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoons Baking Soda
  • 1-½ cup Quick Cooking Oats
  • 1-¼ cup Flour
  • 1 whole Egg
  • ½ cups Butter
  • 12 ounces, weight Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 14 ounces, fluid Sweetened, Condensed Milk

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, salt, soda, oats, and flour. Add egg and butter, and combine mixture using a pastry blender or two forks.

3. Press about 2/3 the mixture in a 9×13 pan.

4. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top, and then drizzle sweetened condensed milk over chips.

5. Sprinkle with reserved crust mixture.

6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until crust is golden. Let cool slightly before cutting.

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jillskitchen on 7.22.2009

I made these this morning with my daughter and it is a delicious recipe that’s not too time-consuming. I wasn’t sure whether to soften the butter or leave it cold, so I let it get a little bit soft; that seemed to work well for incorporating it into the oat mixture.

I don’t think I left enough crust mixture to completely cover the top. If I made it again, I might opt for a pan slightly smaller than 9 X 13… but even though there are some chips peeking out of the top, they look good and taste wonderful.

I will make this one again! Great recipe.

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caramichele on 3.7.2011

Chewy and gooey are totally up my alley! These bars came together wonderfully fast, and I served them to guests when they were still warm. People definitely liked them, though no one raved. I felt like the condensed milk was kind of overwhelming. But I thought they were MUCH better the next day, in the fully cooled, “chewy” stage. The flavors were much more distinct; I could really taste the chocolate, as well as the oats (plus the toffee bits I sprinkled on top). Yummy! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

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brtsgirl on 1.29.2011

Yummy!!!!!! Took these to a party & they were a huge hit!

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hjcary on 12.31.2010

I made these yesterday and they were very good. We took them to a friends house and everyone liked them. I am sure I will make them again.

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amanda on 5.23.2010

They are chewy, and they are gooey, and they are really good! A cinch to make, a good recipe to do with the kids.

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