Toffee-Oat Bars
Cookies 1,001 Mouthwatering Recipes From Around the World Copyright 2004
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 large egg yolks
¾ cup old-fashioned oats
Chocolate Frosting
6 oz semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons butter, cut up
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter an 11x7-inch baking pan. Sift the flour and salt into a medium bowl. Beat the butter and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until creamy. Add the egg yolks, beating until just blended. I added a dash of vanilla too. Mix in the dry ingredients and oats. Firmly press the mixture into the prepared pan to form a smooth, even layer. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until firm to the touch. Cool completely in the pan. Chocolate Frosting: Melt the chocolate and butter in a double boiler over barely simmering water. Spread the chocolate mixture over and let stand for 30 minutes until set. Cut into bars.
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It's been awfully quiet around here. I hope that blog readers are just busy and not bored. I have to admit that cooking has not been my primary activity lately. There's just too much going on this time of year.
This was a test run of a candidate for this year's cookie trays. At first, I thought these bars were too greasy and not firm enough but I enjoyed them after refrigerating them. They won't be on my Christmas cookie trays but they didn't go to waste. I think I've eaten 3/4 of the pan by myself in just 5 days.
I bought this book after enjoying the cake version (Cakes: 1,001 Classic Recipes from Around the World) so much. It's much the same but not quite as exciting and mouth-watering as the cake version.
A Blast From The Past: Snickerdoodles from last Christmas. These are definitely going on my cookie trays again.
Question of the Day: Is anybody reading this?
15 comments:
I am....I come by everyday, I just dont' always comment.
me same as jennifer.
I'm here everyday. These bars look good in the picture, but I can imagine them being greasy with a cup of butter and not that much dry ingredients. I love snickerdoodles but don't save them for the holidays!
Okay, those bars don't look good at all ROFLMAO. And for some reason when you mentioned chilling them my stomach did a flip-flop. Not to be rude, but you know I am not a fan of sweeties. Do you still love me? ;)
I made a similar bar recently and it was also disappointing. I'm still on a hunt for a good one!
Never bored! I never fail to check in every day - just too many personal things taking up my time and thoughts. Love your blog.
Jan
Me!
They look good even if they weren't the best. I'm back from a little break... I always read your blog.
of course
Yup!
Of course I'm here, just really busy. I still read almost everyday and would be very disappointed if you were not here to "read". These do look good but who has time to bake?
Yep! I'm reading too. I sometimes fail to come in on a daily basis, but I do come at least every 4-5 days and catch up. Sometimes I am too busy to comment though, or just have nothing to add.
Jan and I even mention it to each other often.
I love your blog, and it is saved to my favorites.
I normally come by every day, and have tried and loved several of your recipes! I was swamped with work last week and didn't get to read any of my blogs since last Monday, but I'm here now! :D
i have you bookmarked and stop by about once a week. :)
frankie
don't feel bad! I'm new and I visited your site! Nice of you to take time out of a busy schedule to share with everyone!
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