Oatmeal chocolate squares (microwave)

36 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
3 cups Quick cooking rolled oats
½ cup Packed brown sugar
¼ cup Wheat germ
½ cup Butter
½ cup Corn syrup
¾ cup Semisweet chocolate chips
¼ cup Crunchy peanut butter

Directions

TOPPING:

Servings: 36 squares

In large bowl, combine oats, sugar and wheat germ; cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in corn syrup. Spread mixture in ungreased 8 inch square microwave safe baking dish. Microwave at High, uncovered for 2 minutes;stir well and press down firmly with a dampened fork. Microwave at High for 1½ to 2 minutes longer or until bubbly.

Topping: In microwave safe 2 cup measure, combine chocolate chips with peanut butter. Microwave at Medium-High (70%) for 1 ½ minutes or until melted, stirring halfway through. Stir well and spread evenly over warm base. Let cool before cutting into small squares.

Source: Canadian Living Magazine, March 1988.

Posted by Linda Davis

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