laura's easy oatmeal squares

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups oatmeal
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• spread the almonds a baking sheet; toast until the nuts are golden brown and fragrant, about 5 minutes. remove nuts from baking sheet, and reserve.
• melt butter in a small saucepan placed over medium heat. stir in brown sugar; cook, stirring, until sugar has dissolved and mixture is bubbly. remove from heat. stir in vanilla and oatmeal. press mixture into an 8 x 8 inch baking pan. bake in preheated oven until lightly browned and set, about 20 minutes.
• remove from oven, and allow to cool slightly. sprinkle chocolate chips over surface; let chocolate sit until melted, 2 to 3 minutes. spread chocolate evenly over oatmeal squares. sprinkle warm chocolate with toasted almonds. cut into squares when cool.