Chocolate Candy Cookie Bar

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1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Grease a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking pan.

   Близько 5 хв

   Примітка кухаря: Lining the pan with parchment paper with an overhang will make it much easier to lift the bars out for cutting later.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, combine the oats, flour, and brown sugar designated for the base.

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3. 3

   Pour in the melted butter and melted shortening for the base and mix with a spatula until a coarse, crumbly dough forms.

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4. 4

   Press this base mixture evenly into the bottom of your prepared pan.

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   Примітка кухаря: Use the bottom of a measuring cup or glass to press the crust down firmly and create a flat, even layer.

5. 5

   Bake the base for 10 minutes until it's lightly golden and set.

   Близько 10 хв

6. 6

   While the base bakes, prepare the topping. In a separate bowl, combine the oats, flour, and brown sugar for the topping.

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7. 7

   Stir the melted butter for the topping into the dry topping ingredients until a crumbly mixture forms, then set it aside.

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8. 8

   Remove the pan with the hot base from the oven. Immediately pour the sweetened condensed milk over it, spreading it into an even layer.

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   Примітка кухаря: Pouring the milk over the hot crust helps it spread more easily.

9. 9

   Sprinkle the chocolate candies and chopped pecans evenly over the condensed milk.

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10. 10

    Crumble the prepared topping mixture evenly over the candy and nut layer.

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11. 11

    Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling at the edges.

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12. 12

    Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.

    Близько 2 год

    Примітка кухаря: Cooling is essential. Cutting the bars while warm will result in a gooey mess, as they need time to set firmly.