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Salt River Bars

These delightful Salt River Bars combine chewy oats and melty chocolate, creating the perfect family-friendly dessert that's quick to prepare and irresistibly delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup butter, softened Use coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
Baking Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Mix in the vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
  6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Pour the mixture into your prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly.
Baking
  1. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden and the center is set.
Cooling
  1. Once baked, let the bars cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing them into squares.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. They can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks, or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or in an oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-6 minutes.