Oatmeal Squares

Submitted by cork1035

"A chewy oatmeal bar that is a big hit with kids."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup margarine
• 1⁄4 cup beehive corn syrup (available in Canada)
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups oatmeal
• 1⁄2 cup peanuts (optional)

directions

1. Melt the margarine and corn syrup together in a small saucepan or in microwave. Add brown sugar and bring to a boil, once bubbly remove from heat. Add vanilla and stir.
2. Pour over the oatmeal and peanuts in a bowl. Stir until combined.
3. Turn into an 8X8" lightly greased pan.
4. Press gently into pan.
5. Bake at 325F for 10-12 minutes or until golden.
6. (After removing from oven, use a knife to push edges away from sides.).
7. Cool and cut into squares.