Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups quick cooking oats
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Generously grease an 8 or 9 inch square pan.
  • In a large bowl, stir together vegetable oil and oats. Mix in brown sugar, corn syrup, salt, and vanilla. Press mixture into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 12 minutes in preheated oven. Set aside to cool.
  • Cut into 4 large squares to remove from pan. Cover with melted chocolate, and sprinkle with nuts, if desired. Allow the chocolate to cool, and then cut each square into 9 pieces.