OATMEAL BROWNIE BARS

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Lynette Rens of Maynard, Minnesota sent us these over-the-top brownie bars. They were chocolatey and delicious, and our tasting panel absolutely loved them!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup fat-free milk
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
5 tablespoons butter, cubed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, oats, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Beat in walnuts., Spread batter into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., For frosting, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 30-60 seconds or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate chips and butter until smooth. Immediately spread over bars. Let stand until frosting is set. Cut into squares.

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john flieger
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It sounds delicious!


Ali Aliijaz
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I'm always looking for new and easy recipes. These bars are definitely a keeper.


Mullah Umar
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These bars are the perfect treat for a sweet tooth. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their oatmeal.


danielle Beckett
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and it's so easy to follow.


Ashaa Aryee
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover oatmeal. They're also a great snack or dessert to have on hand.


kara morgan
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Nankanja Nubuat
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These bars are the perfect combination of chewy and gooey. They're also really chocolatey, which I love.


Sarah Nassanga
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I love that these bars are made with oatmeal. It gives them a nice texture and makes them feel a little bit healthier.


MaryLyn DMARRCFP ROYERAS
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These bars are the perfect treat for a party or a potluck. They're easy to transport and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Abel Vasquez
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I'm not a baker, but even I could make these bars. They're so simple and they turned out great.


Niru kunwar
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my kids. They love the chocolate chips and the gooey texture.


Sami jutt
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I was looking for a healthier brownie recipe and these bars fit the bill perfectly. They're still indulgent, but they have the added benefit of oats.


Manar More
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Hilde van Schelt
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These are the best oatmeal brownie bars I've ever had! They're so moist and chocolatey.


Paul Johnson
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bars turned out gooey and delicious. My friends loved them!


ali abbaza
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These were so easy to make and they turned out perfect! I will definitely be making these again.


Elungat Innocent
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I'm not a huge fan of oatmeal, but these bars were surprisingly delicious! The oats added a nice texture and the chocolate chips were the perfect touch.


Manish Oli
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These oatmeal brownie bars were a hit with my family! They were easy to make and had the perfect balance of sweetness and chocolate.