Oat-Y Nut Bars Recipe 🍪
Description: Indulge in the delightful combination of oats, nuts, and raisins with these scrumptious Oat-Y Nut Bars. Perfect for dessert, a quick snack, or to impress at potlucks, these bars are a wholesome treat everyone will love!
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter 🧈
- 1/2 cup honey 🍯
- 1/4 cup brown sugar 🍬
- 1/4 cup corn syrup 🌽
- 2 3/4 cups quick oats 🌾
- 2/3 cup raisins 🍇
- 1/2 cup salted peanuts 🥜
Instructions:
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Preheat oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 300°F (150°C). This ensures it’s ready to bake your delicious Oat-Y Nut Bars to perfection.
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Prepare baking pan: Grease a 9-inch square baking pan, ensuring your bars won’t stick after baking, making cleanup a breeze.
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Prepare mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt together the butter, honey, brown sugar, and corn syrup. Stir continuously to prevent sticking or burning, and let the mixture come to a gentle boil.
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Thicken mixture: Allow the mixture to boil for approximately 8 minutes or until it thickens slightly. This step ensures your bars have the perfect consistency and sweetness.
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Combine dry ingredients: Once the mixture has thickened, remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the quick oats, raisins, and salted peanuts until everything is well combined. This creates the deliciously chewy and crunchy texture of your Oat-Y Nut Bars.
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Press into pan: Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly to ensure your bars bake uniformly.
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Bake to perfection: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until the bars turn a beautiful golden brown. The aroma filling your kitchen will be irresistible!
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Score the top: Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and place it on a wire rack. While the bars are still warm, use a knife to score the top into 2-inch squares. This will make it easier to cut them into individual bars later.
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Cool completely: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on the wire rack. This step helps them set properly and enhances their texture.
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Slice and serve: Once cooled, cut the bars along the scored lines into neat squares. Now they’re ready to be enjoyed! Serve them as a delightful dessert, pack them for a snack on the go, or share them with friends and family at your next gathering.
Enjoy the wholesome goodness of these Oat-Y Nut Bars, packed with flavor and nutrients for a satisfying treat any time of day!
