Chocolate Oat Squares
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.
YIELD: 4 dozen.
When you bring these treats to a gathering, guests will be tempted to start at the dessert table. Chock-full of chocolate and walnuts, they will satisfy any sweet tooth. I often make a second batch just for my family. —Jennifer Eilts, Lincoln, Nebraska
Ingredients
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1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
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2 cups packed brown sugar
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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4 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
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3 cups quick-cooking oats
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2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
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2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
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1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
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1.
Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, beat 1 cup butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Combine oats, flour, 1 teaspoon salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Press two-thirds of oat mixture into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan.
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In a large saucepan, combine milk, chocolate chips, and remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook and stir over low heat until chocolate is melted. Remove from heat; stir in walnuts and remaining 2 teaspoons vanilla. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with remaining oat mixture.
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3.
Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts
1 square: 205 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 155mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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