Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars Recipe

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars Recipe

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in molasses and vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and pecans.
  2. Spread in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 28-32 minutes or until golden brown and edges pull away from sides of pan. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
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