Chewy carob oatmeal squares
Ingredients
•Butter softened………………………………½ C
•Packed brown sugar………………………½ C
•Yogurt………………………………………….2 Tbsp
•Vanilla essence, divided…………………2 Tsp
•Quick-cooking oats………………………..1 ½ C
•All purpose flour……………………………1 ¼ C
•Salt………………………………………………½ Tsp
•Baking soda………………………………….½ Tsp
•Sweetened condensed milk……………. ½ can
•Carob chips………………………………….1 C
•Raisins…………………………………………½ C
Preparation
1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the yogurt and 1 Tsp vanilla. Beat well. Combine the oats, flour, salt and baking soda; stir into the creamed butter & sugar mixture. Press two-thirds of the oat mixture into a greased 9×9 -inch baking pan.
2. In a saucepan; combine the condensed milk and carob chips. Cook and stir over low heat until the carob chips are melted. Remove from heat; stir in the raisins and remaining 1 Tsp vanilla. Spread over the crust. Sprinkle remaining oat mixture.
3. Bake at 350 F/180 C for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack. Cut into squares.
Yield
16 Squares
By Anand Lila Devi Dasi
