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Apple Oatmeal Bar Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: calead910 PHOTO BY: scotdog98

"This recipe is a subtle version of apple crisp or oatmeal cookies. This recipe isn't too sweet or too bland. It's great as an after school snack or just something to munch on after dinner. It's super quick!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 18 stars. This recipe average a 3.2 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  35 Min
READY IN  50 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups uncooked rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup applesauce
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the oats, flour, cinnamon, and vanilla. Fold in the applesauce and walnuts. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan.
  3. Bake 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Cool in pan, and cut into squares.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2008 by KEI8HT
These were ok. Kinda bland and I actually added some cinnamon sugar on top. I did make this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2004 by CAROLAN1
We weren't impressed with the Apple Oatmeal cookie bars. Not enough flavor and the pan size is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2008 by Cathy
This recipe is good, but it needs an egg to bind it and a half-teaspoon or so of salt. Adding... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2008 by scotdog98
Needs something besides the applesauce to bind it. Tasted very floury. I had to mix with my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2007 by Cathy's Kitchen
This turned out great the first time and everyone loves them! I made two pans and froze them... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2005 by Kim S
Unsatisfying. Blah. A mouthful to chew and dry. Sorry! Really think it needs egg. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2004 by BONNIEJIL
Pan size too small?? Are we making the same recipe? The first time I made this recipe I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2004 by TXMomof2
We liked the recipe. Not too sweet not too bland. Basically a granola bar. I agree with one... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2008 by Trina
This is a mild, semi-sweet cookie. I received compliments both at home and playgroup. Will... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2007 by trixie
I also found I had to add quite a bit more apple sauce to make the mixture manageable, and my...