Oatmeal White Chip Bars
**** Special announcement***
Hear ye, Hear ye! Saturday we’re having a special “All about the Blond Duck Feature! Ask me anything you want, anything at all–am I a natural blond, did I really get married at a bbq restaurant, what’s my favorite type of pie, do I really eat tons of bbq and Mexican, do I prefer ketchup or mustard–whatever you like! Ask me by 5 p.m. Friday and you’ll learn all Saturday morning!”
And now, for our scheduled post…
Queen Bitty hates these delectable treats.
She abhors them.
She despises them.
She loathes them.
And it’s not because they’re delicious.
It’s not because they’re a mix of white chocolate and caramel goodness in a sugary, buttery, crumbly oatmeal crust.
It’s not because you will throw all your willpower and reserve out the window and only sheer stomach size will keep you from eating the whole pan.
It’s because she can’t have any.
Because as much as Queen Bitty hates to admit it, she is a dog.
And puppies can’t have buttery sugary oatmeal goodness layered with white chocolate, caramel and nuts.
These aren’t PB cookies for puppies, after all.
So if you like brown sugar crumbly buttery oatmeal….
And white chocolate and caramel ( I used dulce de leche caramel to make it even more irresistible…)
You’ll love these bars.
Even if Queen Bitty doesn’t.
The Cookie Stealing Bunny, however, will love you forever.
And steal every last crumb.
Ingredients
* CRUST
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
* 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 2 cups quick-cooking oats
* FILLING
* 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) white Morsels
* 1/2 cup chopped nuts
* 1 cup caramel or butterscotch caramel fudge topping
* 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
FOR CRUST:
Beat flour, sugar, butter, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl until crumbly. Beat in oats on low speed just until combined. Press half of mixture (about 2 1/2 cups) into bottom of prepared baking pan.
Bake for 10 minutes. Cool in pan for 2 minutes.
FOR FILLING:
Sprinkle crust with morsels and nuts. Blend caramel topping with flour. Drizzle over morsels and nuts. Crumble remaining oat mixture over nuts.
Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.
Stay Tuned, Invisible Friends! Tomorrow we have a new Dallas Jean and Saturday, the answers to all your questions about me! Ask me anything you want by Friday at 5, and I’ll answer it for you! Stay tuned!
February 18th, 2010 at 2:57 am
oooh. Mah. Gawd. You know I’m 31 weeks pregnant right now yes? So posting this was like TORTURE to me and thus I have nothing to say except that the cute pic of the puppy glaring kinda sums me up right now.
I HAVE TO MAKE THESE!! I love oatmeal. I love caramel. Sweetness overload.
Thanks for posting!! They look scrummy!!!!
February 18th, 2010 at 3:17 am
Sounds super yummy! As for a question about you…I’m going to have to go with what is your favorite bbq dish – ribs? pulled pork? brisket?
Have a great day!
February 18th, 2010 at 4:15 am
That sounds yummy!
So when did you start writing? What inspires you?
February 18th, 2010 at 5:30 am
Those bars sound delicious!!
What is your favorite movie(s) of all time?
February 18th, 2010 at 5:47 am
Oatmeal and white chocolate is a superb combination. Im sure this was a big hit at the pond.
As for my question: whats your favourite way to spend a day off?
*kisses* HH
February 18th, 2010 at 6:09 am
The Knight would love ‘em. Maybe next week, when I might have time to bake…
February 18th, 2010 at 6:23 am
Poor Queen Bitty. I’m sure she’ll find ways for you to make it up to her
February 18th, 2010 at 6:28 am
OMGoodness.They do look addicting. You werent kidding when you said buttery, were you? LOL
Those buns you asked about were not lighy and fluffy. Delicious? yes, but not what I would call light and fluffy. They were whole wheat after all!
February 18th, 2010 at 7:05 am
How DARE YOU show me this recipe!!!
February 18th, 2010 at 7:06 am
Oh my WORD! I want some of these!!!! YUMMMM.
February 18th, 2010 at 7:10 am
These bars sound delicious with the white chips, yum!
February 18th, 2010 at 7:42 am
These sound good! That dog is just adorable!
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February 18th, 2010 at 7:45 am
You always have the best recipes!
February 18th, 2010 at 8:06 am
Sounds heavenly!
So, how long have you been writing and are you really a natural blonde? Do tell. I must know.
February 18th, 2010 at 8:16 am
They look yummy. But, oh woe, not on a sugarless diet.
So – How tall are you? And do you ever have to worry about your weight/diet?
February 18th, 2010 at 8:32 am
Early in the morning and already I’m craving a sugar rush. Shame on you, Duckie!!
February 18th, 2010 at 9:55 am
This looks amazingly good! I need some.
-FringeGirl
February 18th, 2010 at 10:38 am
Delish! I’m very hungry right now and would love to visit the Pond for a taste of that, but I’m afraid Queen Bitty will give me a dirty look!
February 18th, 2010 at 10:47 am
How funny! Very good recipe!
February 18th, 2010 at 10:48 am
Your Oatmeal Bars sound fabulous, Duckie…. I love all of the ingredients–so I’m sure I’d devour them ALL!!!!! ha ha
My question: Where are you in Texas? Everyone else may know that –but I’m new to your blog. I used to live south of Houston in Clear Lake (for 12 yrs) and I have a son and family in Seabrook now.
Hugs,
Betsy
February 18th, 2010 at 10:48 am
Hudson’s on the Bend – http://travel.nytimes.com/travel/guides/north-america/united-states/texas/austin/12717/hudsons-on-the-bend/restaurant-detail.html
February 18th, 2010 at 11:17 am
Poor Queen Bitty! Don’t worry, I’ll eat her share.
Such a simple yet delicious recipe. Must try. Great job Duckie.
February 18th, 2010 at 11:35 am
They look heavenly yummy!
February 18th, 2010 at 11:36 am
My question: you like to write creative things. Do you enjoy writing essays or analytical pieces, too?
February 18th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
Poor Queen Bitty, Jedi gives me the same look. Tries to hypnotize me with his lazer vision.
February 18th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Sounds very yummy!!
February 18th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Those sound elegant!
February 18th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
I think I’m going to have to stop reading these buttery, caramelly, yummilicious posts of yours. It’s just more than my poor, ridden with gestational diabetes, body can take right now!
Or else I could just keep coming back and living vicariously through all of the goodness you post?!
February 18th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
I’m going to have to start a list of stuff with chocolate to eat after Lent is up and these are item numero uno!
kHm
February 18th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
I noticed that Queen Bitty ditched her crown and looks a little depressed over not getting to eat those cookies. I hope she got one of her doggie treats.
FYI~ french fries are fried potatoes, and if you add ketchup you are getting a second veggie, see how that works, you just have to think like a kid.
Mimi
February 18th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
Your posts always make me hungry!
February 18th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
Those look so good!!
February 18th, 2010 at 1:03 pm
These look absolutely delicious! I’m going to have to try out this recipe!
I made those doggie ones for my friend’s little dog, and she loves them!
February 18th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
Those sound so delicious. I don’t blame Queen Bitty being upset at all.
February 18th, 2010 at 3:07 pm
I love these!!! Ooey-gooey delicious!!!
February 18th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
I’m so glad I’m not a dog! That means I can have a whole panful of these, right? Mmm, they look like a plate of bliss.
February 18th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
Sounds like a bar I would love! Why is she Queen Bitty and not Princess Bitty?
February 18th, 2010 at 4:41 pm
Poor Queen Bitty….she is missing some delicious looking bars! Can she have just a taste? lol…
February 18th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
I think this might have to happen over here!
February 18th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
That looks so good! Im seeing so many recipes today. Yum yum!
February 18th, 2010 at 6:35 pm
Mmmmmm….those look delish! I will defintely have to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing.
February 18th, 2010 at 6:36 pm
I want this for dessert right now – it looks fantastic.
Okay, here is my questiion… When are you going to have kids or do you even want them? I think you will be a fantastic mom.
February 18th, 2010 at 8:17 pm
Once again I am taken in by your sweet recipe! If I hadn’t just used my oats to make granola guess what I would be doing right now instead of typing this message. Woman you’re going to kill me!
February 18th, 2010 at 8:36 pm
You have the yummiest things at the pond! I wish I had some of that right now!
XOXO
Jen
February 18th, 2010 at 8:56 pm
Hurray, my tip worked and you’ve got more questions!
Those biscuits sound divine!
February 19th, 2010 at 2:15 am
Poor Queen Bitty! Alas yes the life of a dog is fun except for chocolate deprivation!
February 19th, 2010 at 8:41 am
Wow Miranda! I am seriously drooling over these!
February 19th, 2010 at 11:24 am
~Ah! I’m so sorry Miss QB. You sure are a cutie pie.
Have a great weekend! ~Melissa
February 19th, 2010 at 11:35 am
Butterscoth caramel included in this filling, priceless!
Have a wonderful weekend to you (and Ben too)
February 19th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
Darn cookie stealing bunnies. You gotta watch them!
February 19th, 2010 at 2:47 pm
You’re killing me with all this deliciousness! Poor Bitty….maybe one day she will magically get her wish and become a human for a day
Then she can eat a whole pan of this awesomeness 
February 19th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
Queen Bitty is adorable and those bars look absolutely scrumptious!
xoxo
FashionEye
February 19th, 2010 at 5:49 pm
Wow those look SO good!! I kind of understand how Bitty must be feeling because I can only gaze longingly at them on the computer screen for now.
This recipe is SAVED!
February 19th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
Okay, the whole time I was reading this I mmmmmmm, and nodded my head. I knew what Queen Bitty was feeling. I was envious,too. Like her I am unable to eat one.
They sounded & looked amazing!
~ingrid
February 19th, 2010 at 6:52 pm
Drat, I missed the time line!
Well, there’s always next time.
February 22nd, 2010 at 12:09 am
Looks super delicious Duckie! xxoo