Camping Bars

Ingredients and Weight:

• Flour: 2 cups
• Brown sugar (light or dark): 2 cups
• Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
• Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
• Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
• Oats (quick-cooking or old-fashioned): 1 cup
• Butter (cold): 2 sticks (1 cup)
• Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons
• Eggs: 2
• Chocolate chips: 1 cup
• Peanut butter chips: 1 cup

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

30-35 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Using a pastry cutter or two forks, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Stir in the oats.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vanilla extract and eggs.
6. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
7. Fold in the chocolate chips and peanut butter chips.
8. Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutritional Information:

Serving size: 1 bar Calories: 350 Fat: 15g Saturated Fat: 5g Cholesterol: 30mg Sodium: 150mg Carbohydrates: 45g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 25g Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Soft and chewy
• Sweet and satisfying
• Loaded with chocolate chips and peanut butter chips
• Perfect for a camping snack or dessert

User Comments:

• "These bars are so delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter."
• "I made these bars for my camping trip and they were a huge hit. They're so convenient and portable."
• "I've made these bars several times now and they always turn out perfect. My family loves them!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• For a chewier bar, bake for the full 35 minutes. For a softer bar, bake for 30-32 minutes.
• If you don't have chocolate chips and peanut butter chips, you can use 2 cups of any combination of chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit.
• These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.