Coconut Oat Bars

photo by Galley Wench
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Yields:
-
16 pieces
ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup raw brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 3 1⁄2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup dry unsweetened coconut
- 1⁄3 cup chopped candied cherry
directions
- Lightly grease a 12 x 9 inch pan with pam. Heat the butter, raw sugar, and light corn syrup in a large pan over low heat until just melted. Stir in the oats, shredded coconut, and candied cherries and mix well until evenly combined.
- Place the mixture on the prepared pan. Spread evenly across the pan and level the surface by pressing with a spatula. Bake in a preheated oven 325F for about 30 minutes, or until golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Cut the mixture into 16 pieces using a sharp knife. Carefully transfer the squares to wire rack and cool completely.
- TIP: Best stored in an airtight container and eaten within 1 week. They can also be frozen for up to 1 month.
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Reviews
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Made these with a little revision . . . was unable to find candied cherries this time of year so instead added crushed macadamia nuts and few chocolate chips. Flavor was wonderful however I don't think I pressed it down hard enough before baking . . . it didn't hold together very well. Very flavorful!
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Sooo goood!! They have a texture very similar to a granola bar, but with a more special flavor. I love the cerries in it, and I don't usullay like candied cherries :) They also smelled amazing while they were baking. Even DH said, "those are pretty good granola bars." and he is not sweets person at all! They store very well in a ziplock bag, but do become a little more chewy and less crispy after a day or so. Not that that's a bad thing!