Reviewed: Apr. 14, 2012

I made these last night. Basically, they're the "crisp" part to Apply Crisp. I thought it would be great to have a wheat-free, dairy-free treat...however, they were a little too rich for me. I added unsweetened apple sauce when they were finished and crumbled the mixture...This created a very simple apple crisp (sort of!) that my kids enjoyed, anyway! For those who are finding that the bars are falling apart, you need to make sure that the brown sugar is PACKED when you measure it out. Otherwise, when it melts, it won't be enough to melt throughout the oats and that's likely the reason for them crumbling apart.

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Reets

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: London, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: Apr. 9, 2012

I like the salty and sweet flavor. I did half the salt and add vanilla like some others. I also added a handful of raisins. So, I didn't rate it higher because it really isn't the original? Good and easy

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Krista

Reviewed: Feb. 9, 2012

FAR too sweet, but quite edible. I expected the caramel to be more viscous and it kind of crystalized.

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Athena Rork

Reviewed: Dec. 6, 2011

made this this afternoon for an after school snack. It was a very easy recipe to do but I am not sure if I will make it again. The flavor was fine but it did not hold together and was not at all chewy. It acted more like a granola than a cookie.

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flo

Reviewed: Oct. 19, 2011

Wonderful! I did microwave the sugar mixture 2 min before adding the oats. I also substituted grapenuts for half of the oats!! They turned out super! But be aware that they do need to cool before they will stay together.

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dfosterteacher

Reviewed: Jun. 14, 2011

These were ok. Wouldn't make again. They tasted like buttery sugary oats.

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EricaK

Reviewed: Jun. 8, 2011

These were ok. Did the like the sweet & salty combination. They came out very sticky. This recipe really needs to be eaten the first or second day. After that they get really chewy.

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Molly

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Huntertown, Indiana, USA

Living In: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 8, 2011

I used 7 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp butter flavored shortening. I don't understand the complaints about the salt, I added 1 tsp and thought it balanced the flavors perfectly. I think these were just okay, but my 4-year old son loves them.

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Briget

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Living In: New Brighton, Minnesota, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2011

Love these! Yes they are messy and yes they are pretty basic, but i love them.

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suki

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Gilbert, Arizona, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 14, 2010

I admit, initially after reading the short list of ingredients i figured these would simply turn out as somethin like lightly flavored brown sugar granola bar--however.. they were absolutely fantastic (added the tsp vanilla). I mean it.. i am one for fancy baking, and long lists... but honestly not name a better sweet treat that i have tried recently! - Thanks so much. keeper for sure

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