Dessert for 20
Apple Oatmeal Cookie Bars
Oatmeal cookie dough surrounds tart apples and finishes with a warm caramel topping in a baked pan.
Typical price
$2.00for 4 servings
$0.50 per serving$2.00 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: tasteofhome.com
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 20servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDessertsFall
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 5.5 oz | $2.20Typical price |
| Oats$0.10/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.79Typical price |
| Apples$1.79/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $1.13Typical price |
| Marshmallows and candy$0.25/oz typical | 11 oz | $2.75Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.02 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarFlourBaking powder and soda
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 7/8 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 2 1/4 cups coarsely chopped peeled tart apples
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 package (11 oz) caramels
- 3 tbsp butter
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and butter a 9-by-13-inch pan.
- Beat the butter, shortening, and brown sugar, then mix in 7/8 cup flour, oats, salt, baking soda, and pecans.
- Press half the mixture into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Toss the apples with 3 tablespoons flour, spread them over the crust, and cover with the remaining oat mixture.
- Bake for 25 minutes, until the top is golden.
- Melt the caramels and 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over low heat for 5 minutes, then drizzle over the warm bars.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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