CHEWY APPLE-OATMEAL BARS

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A wonderful chewy treat, great for kid's lunchboxes and they freeze well, these bars can also be baked in a 11x7-inch baking pan.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen bars (approx)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon (can use more)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, room temperature
1/4 cup Crisco shortening
1 1/4 cups light-brown sugar, packed
1 egg
2 teaspoons maple extract (can use vanilla or 1 teaspoon each)
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
3 apples, peeled, cored and chopped
1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut, chopped
mini chocolate chips (optional) or nuts (optional)
confectioners' sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
  • Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
  • In a bowl combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
  • In another bowl, beat the butter, Crisco shortening and brown sugar until smooth and creamy (about 5 minutes).
  • Add in egg and vanilla; beat well until combined.
  • Stir in the flour mixture, oatmeal, chopped apples, coconut, nuts or chocolate chips (if using) mix well to combine.
  • Spread into prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until bars tests done.
  • Cool and sift the confectioners sugar over top.
  • Cut into squares.

Melanie Reyes Castañeda
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These are the best apple oatmeal bars I've ever had! I'll definitely be making them again and again.


Prodip bormon
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I love that these bars can be made ahead of time. It's so convenient to have a grab-and-go breakfast or snack on hand.


Umesh Kc
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These bars are so easy to make, even a beginner baker can make them.


Kawsar Rayhan Sreemangal
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I used maple syrup instead of granulated sugar in the recipe. It gave the bars a nice, rich flavor.


Sardar Huseen
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I added a handful of chopped walnuts to the batter for a little extra crunch.


Dede Friday
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I made these bars gluten-free by using gluten-free oats and flour. They turned out just as delicious as the regular version.


John Chitra
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These bars are the perfect fall treat. The apples and spices give them a warm and cozy flavor.


Kamran Raza
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I love the combination of apples and oats in these bars. It's a classic flavor combination that never gets old.


Ayeza Jutt
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover apples. I always have a few apples on hand, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use them in.


Christian Tompkins
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


Lucy Eyombo
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These oatmeal bars are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack. They're filling and satisfying, and they taste amazing.


Juhan
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I love these bars! They're so easy to make and they always turn out great. I've made them with different types of apples, and they're always delicious.


QUWAYNE WHITE
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Easy to make and delicious! I used a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples, and they turned out perfectly. The bars are chewy and moist, with a great flavor.


R Studio
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These apple oatmeal bars were a hit with my family! They're chewy, flavorful, and have the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. I'll definitely be making them again!