BAKE SALE WINNING-EST GOOEY OAT BARS

Bake Sale Winning-est Gooey Oat Bars image

Provided by Deb Perelman : Smitten Kitchen : Food Network

Categories dessert

Time 55m

Yield 24 to 36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

Non-stick cooking spray
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, or table salt
1/3 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, or table salt
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/3 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup finely shredded coconut, sweetened or unsweetened (optional)
1 1/2 cups chocolate chips, chopped white or dark chocolate, candy bars, dried fruit, or a mix thereof (with the dried fruit, a mix with chocolate is best or the sweetness of the fruit will be overwhelming)
powdered sugar, to finish

Steps:

Prepare your pan: Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking tray (a quarter sheet pan or cake pan is fine) with parchment paper (if using a cake pan, hang the parchment over the sides so the bars are easier to remove). Lightly coat the sides with nonstick spray.
Make the crust: Combine the flour, salt and sugar in the bowl of a food processor. Cut the butter into chunks, and add it to the bowl, then run the machine until the mixture forms large clumps?that's right, just keep running it; it might take another 30 seconds for it to come together, but it will. Transfer the dough clumps to the prepared baking pan and press them evenly across the bottom and 1/4 inch up the sides. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until very pale golden.
Meanwhile, prepare the filling: Melt your butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Continue to cook the butter, stirring frequently, until golden brown bits form at the bottom, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the sugars and salt. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes, then whisk in the eggs, one at a time, and the vanilla, and stir in the oats, coconut, and chocolate, fruit, and/or candy.
Pour over the parbaked crust, spreading evenly.
Bake the bars: Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the top is firm and golden and the bars are set or, at most, barely jiggle if shimmied. The bars are much easier to cut cleanly from the fridge, but they are gooiest when warm. Dust with powdered sugar before serving or selling for the prettiest finish.
Do ahead: Store at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the fridge for longer.

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Hiro Vaii

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These oat bars didn't turn out well for me. I think I overcooked them.

imyourlove

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I found these oat bars to be a bit dry.

V√Ø K√ØnG

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These oat bars are a bit too sweet for my taste.

Baber Qureshi

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I've tried a lot of different oat bar recipes, but this one is by far the best.

Temika Griffin

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These oat bars are a great way to use up leftover oats.

Alifa Afreen Milvee

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I made these oat bars with my kids, and they had a lot of fun helping me. They loved eating them even more!

Money Beast

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These oat bars are a great make-ahead breakfast or snack. They're also perfect for packing in lunches.

Khan Boss

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These oat bars are so good! I love the way the chocolate chips melt in my mouth.

Isaiah Toledo

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I love the coconut in these oat bars. It gives them such a great flavor.

Daniel Bwire

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These oat bars are the perfect combination of chewy and gooey. They're also super easy to make.

Ameer Playz

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I've never been a big fan of oat bars, but these ones are amazing! They're so moist and flavorful.

Bardewa Riyana

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These oat bars are so easy to make, and they're always a hit. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve them.