Microwave Oatmeal Bars

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Recipe by Annette Self

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 03, 2022

My mother shared this speedy recipe with me. There are not a lot of ingredients, and these microwave treats are easy to fix in the microwave. —Annette Self, Junction City, Ohio

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Microwave Oatmeal Bars

Yield:15 servings
Prep:10 min
Cook:10 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup corn syrup
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine oats and brown sugar. Stir in butter and corn syrup. Press into a greased 9-in. square microwave-safe dish.
  2. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 minutes. Rotate a half turn; microwave 1-1/2 minutes longer. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Microwave at 30% power for about 4-1/2 minutes or until chips are glossy; spread chocolate evenly over top.
  3. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes before cutting.
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