Microwave Oatmeal Bars

Name: Microwave Oatmeal Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 15 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups quick-cooking oats; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1/4 cup corn syrup; 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Yield 15 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

My mother shared this speedy recipe with me. There are not a lot of ingredients, and these microwave treats are easy to fix in the microwave. —Annette Self, Junction City, Ohio

Ingredients

2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup corn syrup
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

In a large bowl, combine oats and brown sugar. Stir in butter and corn syrup. Press into a greased 9-in. square microwave-safe dish.
Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 minutes. Rotate a half turn; microwave 1-1/2 minutes longer. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Microwave at 30% power for about 4-1/2 minutes or until chips are glossy; spread chocolate evenly over top.
Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 192 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 56mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.

My mother shared this speedy recipe with me. There are not a lot of ingredients, and these microwave treats are easy to fix in the microwave. —Annette Self, Junction City, Ohio

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