Chewy Maple Bars

Total Time
Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min.

Updated on Sep. 14, 2022

I've been making maple syrup for over 50 years and have collected many recipes. These bars, which my wife, Sue, prepares often, are the best I've ever eaten.—Wilson "Bill" Clark, Wells, Vermont

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Chewy Maple Bars

Prep Time 20 min
Cook Time 35 min
Yield 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. In a mixing bow, cream sugar and shortening. Add syrup and egg and beat well. Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture. Add vanilla and mix well. Stir in oats and walnuts. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Cut into squares while warm. Cool on a wire rack.
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