Chocolate and Oat Bars

Last weekend I went to a BBQ and I was asked to bring a dessert. However, I'd had a busy day and did not have lots of time to fuss over the dessert. Plus, I wanted to make something that could be eaten without a fork. So, I looked through my recipes and chose these Chocolate and Oat Bars. It had been a long time since I had made them and I was glad to see that I had all of the ingredients on hand.

At the BBQ, a lady sat down next to me with her plate of food, including one of my bars. And, she ate her dessert first, before her meal! It made me giggle and we became friends right away. Over the last year I have learned for sure, that life is too short not to eat dessert first every once in a while.

Chocolate and Oat Bars

1 cup white whole wheat flour
1 cup oats
¾ cup raw sugar (or brown sugar)
½ cup melted butter
14oz. can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Combine flour, oats, sugar and butter. Reserve ½ cup for topping. Press oat mixture into a greased 9X13 pan. Bake at 350º for 10 min.

Pour sweetened condensed milk over the crust. Sprinkle with pecans, chocolate chips, and reserved oat mixture. Press down the toppings into the crust. Return to oven for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool and serve.

 

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