Chewy Chocolate Oat Bars

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A delicious snack from healthy home cooking magazine by betty crocker.

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Steps

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Heat oven to 350 degrees.

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In a 1 quart heavy saucepan , heat filling ingredients over low heat , stirring frequently until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.

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In a large bowl , mix flour , 1 / 2 cup oats , the baking powder , baking soda and salt.

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Set aside.

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In a medium bowl , stir egg , brown sugar , oil , and vanilla with fork until smooth.

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Stir into flour mixture until blended.

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Reserve 1 / 2 cup dough in small bowl for topping.

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Pat remaining dough in pan.

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Spread filling over dough.

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Add 2 tbsp oats and the butter to reserved dough.

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Mix with pastry blender or fork until well mixed.

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Place small pieces of mixture over filling.

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Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until top is golden and firm.

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Cool completely , about 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Cut into 16 bars.

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Ingredients

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semi-sweet chocolate chips, fat-free sweetened condensed milk, whole wheat flour, quick-cooking oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, egg, brown sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla, butter