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Monster Oat Cookie Bar

Monster oat cookie bar - the image shows a rectangular bar of granola on a baking tray. the granola appears to be made with oats, nuts, and dried cherries. there are also chunks of chocolate and pecans scattered throughout the granola. the bars are golden brown and look freshly baked. the tray is lined with parchment paper, and the background is dark.

Deliciously chewy and packed with a variety of mix-ins, these Monster Oat Cookie Bars combine oats, chocolate chips, nuts, and dried fruit for a satisfying treat that’s perfect for snacking or dessert.

Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and combined.
Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Fold in the rolled oats, chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, chopped pecans, dried cranberries, and shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
Transfer the dough to the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly, pressing gently to smooth the surface.
Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Cut into 16 squares and serve.