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Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup brown sugar firmly packed
  • 1 cup Crisco
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup chopped nuts
  • 1 12 ounce package semi-sweet chocolate chips (2 cups)

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 15 x 10 or 13 x 9-inch pan.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the brown sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Add the molasses, vanilla and eggs; blend well. Stir in the oats, flour, baking soda and salt; blend well. Stir in nuts and chocolate chips.
  3. Spread the mixture in greased pan.
  4. Bake at 350°F. for 20 to 25 minutes or until light golden brown and the center is set.
  5. Cool slightly. Cut into bars.

Recipe Notes

Serve warm or cool.