Chewy Chocolate Chip Oat Bars

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1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang to use as handles.

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   調理のヒント： The parchment paper handles will make it much easier to lift the bars out of the pan for cutting.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, light brown sugar, and salt.

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3. 3

   Pour the melted butter, light corn syrup, and vanilla extract over the dry ingredients.

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4. 4

   Stir with a spatula until all the oats are evenly coated and the mixture is well combined.

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5. 5

   Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until they are distributed throughout the mixture.

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6. 6

   Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan and spread it out.

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7. 7

   Press the mixture down very firmly and evenly using the back of the spatula or your hands.

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   調理のヒント： Compacting the mixture well is key to ensuring the bars hold together after baking.

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   Bake for 10-12 minutes, just until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.

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   調理のヒント： Be careful not to overbake, as they will continue to firm up as they cool.

9. 9

   Let the pan cool completely on a wire rack for about 30 minutes.

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10. 10

    To help the bars set for clean cutting, place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

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11. 11

    Using the parchment handles, lift the block from the pan, place it on a cutting board, and cut into 16 squares.

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