These Oatmeal and Pecan Bars are easy to make and a great treat anytime. Take to the office, pack in a school lunch, or bring on a picnic or hike ... they are the perfect "on the go" snack.
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) butter
1 tbls. maple syrup
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
2 cups quick-cooking or old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
Method
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Melt butter and syrup over low heat on stove-top or in microwave.
In a large bowl, combine butter mixture, baking soda, and allspice; mix well and let cool.
Add rolled oats, flour, sugar, and chopped pecans; mix well. Press dough into prepared baking dish.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Let cool 10 minutes then immediately cut into bars; let cool completely then cut through again.
Enjoy,
Mary