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Mud Hen Bars

Mud Hen Bars
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Mud Hen Bars are rich, gooey dessert bars blending chewy oats, melty chocolate chips, and soft marshmallows on a sweet, nutty base. Easy to make with simple pantry staples, they deliver a perfect balance of chewy, creamy, and sweet flavors. Ideal for any occasion, from quick snacks to crowd-pleasing parties, these bars also store well and can be customized with mix-ins or dietary substitutions.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows or regular marshmallows
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet recommended)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Pan: Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper to ensure your Mud Hen Bars come out easily with clean edges.
  2. Melt Butter and Combine with Sugar: In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and brown sugar together until fully combined and smooth, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  3. Mix in Dry Ingredients: Remove from heat and stir in the rolled oats, flour, and vanilla extract until everything is evenly coated with the buttery-sugar mixture.
  4. Add Marshmallows and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in marshmallows and chocolate chips, reserving a few to sprinkle on top before baking for an extra gooey finish.
  5. Bake Until Golden and Set: Press the mixture evenly into your prepared pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the top looks set.
  6. Cool and Slice: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares to keep them intact and gooey inside.

Notes

  • Don’t overbake: Remove from the oven as soon as the edges turn golden to keep the bars soft and chewy.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh oats and quality butter enhance flavor and texture.
  • Press firmly: Press the batter firmly into the pan to prevent crumbly bars.
  • Allow thorough cooling: Cooling completely before slicing helps the bars set and slice cleanly.
  • Customize mix-ins but keep quantities consistent to maintain texture balance.

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Keywords: Mud Hen Bars, dessert bars, chocolate marshmallow bars, chewy oats bars, easy baking, gluten-free dessert option

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