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Chocolate Chews Recipe

"I'm always searching for good recipes to use in the microwave," relates Sharan Williams of Spanish Fork, Utah. "These thick, rich and chocolaty bars are oh-so-good served warm."

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Chocolate Chews Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 16 Servings

10 15 25

Ingredients

1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
4-1/2 teaspoons milk

Directions

In a bowl, combine the condensed milk, peanut butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, 1-1/2 cups chocolate chips and oats. Spread into an 8-in. square microwave-safe dish; shield corners with small triangles of foil. Microwave, uncovered, at 50% power for 7-1/2 minutes. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Cool slightly; remove foil. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine milk and the remaining vanilla and chocolate chips. Microwave on high for 20-30 seconds or until chocolate is melted. Stir; spread over bars. Yield: 16 bars.

Shielding with small pieces of oil prevents overcooking of food in the corners of a square or rectangular dish. This is the only time foil should be used in the microwave, but you should check your manufacturer's instructions before doing so. Secure foil firmly to dish and do not allow it to touch insides of oven.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 259 calories, 13 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 147 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Chocolate Chews in Quick Cooking March/April 1999, p51