OATMEAL PECAN BARS

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These chewy bars took first place in the bar cookie division at our country fair in 2001. Topping them with a coconut-pecan frosting is a tasty twist.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 40 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup cold butter
1 can (15 ounces) coconut-pecan frosting
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside 2 cups for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until set., In a microwave-safe bowl, heat frosting for 30-45 seconds or until softened; stir well. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and pecans. Top with reserved crumb mixture. , Bake for 14-18 minutes or until frosting is bubbly and top is golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack; cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Moeez Ali
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These bars are the perfect combination of chewy and gooey. The pecans add a nice crunch.


Innocentia Ntoa
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand.


Tayza
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit. They're perfect for potlucks or bake sales.


David Scruggs
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These bars are a bit pricey to make, but they're worth it for a special occasion.


Paul Stoeklen
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I made these bars with chocolate chips instead of pecans. They were delicious!


Shane Conner
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover oatmeal.


Amanda Napier Mark
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my bars didn't turn out gooey like the picture. They were still tasty, though.


Madhav Bhandari
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These bars are a lot of work to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious!


Ayanda Mthembu
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I found these bars to be a bit dry. I think they would be better with a little more butter or oil.


Shazia Tabasum
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Sardar Ishtiaq
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I love the combination of oats, pecans, and caramel. These bars are a delicious treat.


Kamal Ahmad Kamal Ahmad
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These bars are perfect for breakfast or a snack. They're filling and satisfying.


Advert Studio
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I'm not a baker, but these bars were easy to make and turned out great. I'll definitely be making them again.


Khan Ishaq
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These bars are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


GEP 22
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I've never been a big fan of oatmeal bars, but these are amazing. The caramel sauce is what really makes them special.


Kuludhi Francis
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These bars are the perfect combination of chewy and gooey. The pecans add a nice crunch.


Montoxic Jozy
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I made these bars for a party and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them!


Hanzala
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These bars are so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand.


Ryan Robinson
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for potlucks or bake sales.


John Hampton
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These oatmeal pecan bars were a hit! They were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The combination of oats, pecans, and gooey caramel was irresistible.