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Choc-Oat-PB Bars
SUBMITTED BY:
Kelley
PHOTO BY:
Smita
"These are like the no-bake cookies, but much better as a bar!"
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Original recipe yield 14 bars
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2 cups white sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
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DIRECTIONS
Spray a 9x9 inch baking pan with non-aerosol cooking spray.
Combine sugar, cocoa, milk and butter in a saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil. Stop stirring after the mixture starts boiling; allow it to boil for 2 minutes.
Remove mixture from heat and stir in oats, peanut butter and vanilla; mix well. Spread mixture into the prepared pan. Cool and store in refrigerator.
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Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2006 by
Elaine A.
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Mar. 3, 2006
This recipe definitely hit the spot for my me (and the family). If you're new to it, boiling the milk for two minutes without stirring seems extreme, but it just makes the consistency a little bit more carmelly. I added an extra cup of oats and made these into cookies. Also, I added the cocoa powder with the dry ingredients (I've tried both ways and this sets better). I used natural peanut butter (like an earlier reviewer) and found that letting it rest in the fridge for even an hour helped them set perfectly. For those who want to indulge immediately, I agree that the consistency is gooey. Yummy either way!!
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This recipe definitely hit the spot for my me (and the family). If you're new to it, boiling...
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Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2005 by
What a Dish!
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What a Dish!
Oct. 17, 2005
I can't really rate these, because they never set up properly for me. It could be me though. I followed the directions, even the 2 min. boiling time without stirring, which I thought was wierd. Could it be because I used natural PB? (It just contains no sugar and no hydrogenated oils). Help! I've attempted to make a few similar recipes for no-bake cookies, and in the past 5 years they've only turned out once for me. (And I used to make these all the time in junior high and high school, and they always turned out!) They didn't harden up correctly. Since they're in the fridge they are firm, but not the right texture. They stayed goopy. They'll be fine heated up in the mircorwave, but not what I was wanting!
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I can't really rate these, because they never set up properly for me. It could be me though. ...
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Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2005 by
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Dec. 17, 2005
I've tried several of the recipes on this site for a no-bake choc/oat cookie and this is by far the best recipe I've tasted. Be sure and stir the mixture over MEDIUM heat so it has time to thicken before coming to a rolling boil. I used fat-free evaporated milk, old fashioned oats, and adam's natural creamy peanut butter and I'm really happy with how it came out. I think what makes this recipe so good is the evaporated milk instead of regular milk and the large amount of vanilla. I was worried about putting that much in but it made it taste soooo good.
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I've tried several of the recipes on this site for a no-bake choc/oat cookie and this is by...
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Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by B
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Jul. 24, 2003
Very good cookies but I think I would boil them for one minute as these did not set up well and were very gooey
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Very good cookies but I think I would boil them for one minute as these did not set up well...
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Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2008 by
Tina B
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Tina B
Jan. 11, 2008
Tastes like a chocolate, oatmeal, PB fudge. YUM! I stirred in about 3/4 cup of milk chocolate chips just before putting mix into pan for a little extra chocolate.
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Tastes like a chocolate, oatmeal, PB fudge. YUM! I stirred in about 3/4 cup of milk chocolate...
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Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2007 by
mai
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mai
Dec. 10, 2007
I used natural peanut butter, 1/2 cup less sugar than called for, added 2 tbsps extra cocoa, and substituted quinoa flakes for the oats. The results set up great, and were enjoyed by all. Next time I will use less butter, because the bars, came out a tad on the greasy side. No bake in bar form is definitely the way to go.
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Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2007 by
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MARIAFORD
Jan. 23, 2007
I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out wonderfully! I used Wal-Mart brand peanut butter, oats, and vanilla and used Hershey's cocoa. They were delicious!
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I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out wonderfully! I used Wal-Mart brand peanut...
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Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2006 by
Smita
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Smita
Oct. 21, 2006
Outstanding! Did not have evaporated milk and used 1/4 c milk and 1 T honey. Boiling + stirring for long enough ensures that it will set. Solidified nicely in about 20 minutes.
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Outstanding! Did not have evaporated milk and used 1/4 c milk and 1 T honey. Boiling +...
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Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by ANITA G.
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ANITA G.
Jul. 24, 2003
These have been a favorite in my family for years but I had forgotten how wonderful they are. Thanks! They are even tastier right out of the pan! 5 Stars for you!!!!
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These have been a favorite in my family for years but I had forgotten how wonderful they are....
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Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by PATCHWORKLADY
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Jul. 24, 2003
Excellent if you just want something quick for snacks... Especially if you need something for a big crowd and don't have much time. Though, I wouldn't recommend these for your 4th of July picnics! :)
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