Tuesday, January 19, 2010

TWD: Chocolate Oatmeal Almost-Candy Bars


This week's Tuesday's with Dorie recipe was Chocolate Oatmeal Almost-Candy Bars, chosen by Lillian of Confectiona’s Realm.

These appeared to be quite popular amongst the TWD crowd and I have to say that I whole-heartedly agree. They were REALLY tasty. And definitely candy bar-ish... chocolatey, chewy, and substantial.


There was a lot of talk on the TWD forum about the raisins, whether to add them, substitute another ingredient, or leave them out all together. (It seems like raisins are among the most-talked-about ingredients, and one of the most disliked... lots of raisin-hate goin' on) I left them in and really didn't notice them that much, but then, I like raisins.


Definitely will make these again. (Although, I say that and I never make anything again, come to think of it. I'm always making something new or trying a different version of the same thing. So, I guess I should say that someday when I'm old and done experimenting, I'll make these again :) )

OK, that's that, and you know the drill from here... if you'd like to see the recipe, stop by Lillian's site, or find yourself a copy of Dorie Greenspan's book "Baking, From my Home to Yours".
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22 comments:

  1. chocolatechicJanuary 19, 2010 at 7:56 AM

    Raising hater here.

    I added peanut butter chips to the topping.

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  2. KatrinaJanuary 19, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    I like raisins. The rest of the fam--not so much! I left them out. I actually went a whole different route here, but the oatmeal cookie base is de-lish and so were the pecans and caramel I added in the center--with the chocolate, of course!
    Love your long, slender bars!

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  3. MeganJanuary 19, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    I hear you about making things from the book again. Or any recipe, for that matter! Too many to try, so little oven space.

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  4. MaryJanuary 19, 2010 at 12:36 PM

    I'm one of the raisin-haters, but I loved these without them! I like the shape you cut--they really are like chocolate bars!

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  5. JessicaJanuary 19, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    I'm glad you like raisins too! I don't know why people are so afraid of them! Your bars look great!

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  6. graceJanuary 19, 2010 at 3:35 PM

    raisins should be limited to oatmeal raisin cookies, and then only in small amounts--that's my humble opinion on the matter. regardless, your planks of cookie look delicious. :)

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  7. SusanJanuary 19, 2010 at 8:22 PM

    I am a raisin lover! Not too many of us in TWD I fear. :) Your bars look amazing. Love that you cut them into long thin bars. Perfect.

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  8. vibiJanuary 19, 2010 at 10:52 PM

    Ahhhh... great minds think alike! If it tastes like a candy bar, why not make it look like a candy bar! Slender, slick and super mouthwatering just like the real thing!

    very weel done, Jacque!

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  9. TeaLadyJanuary 19, 2010 at 11:50 PM

    Long strips of goody-ness.

    Should go back and Make Most of them again. But we move forward....always forward.

    Maybe when we are done with the book....

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  10. Carol Peterman/TableFareJanuary 20, 2010 at 1:03 AM

    These were great and yours look so good. I skipped the raisins for other people's benefit, but if I get around to making them again I will include them.

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  11. LillianJanuary 20, 2010 at 7:56 AM

    I think those are the prettiest ones I've seen yet. Thanks for baking with me this week!

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  12. HindyJanuary 20, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    My kids are always asking "Why don't you make such-and-such again?" "Can't gotta keep moving forward. There are more recipes to try."
    Love your photos of the long bars!

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  13. JessicaJanuary 20, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    Love your bars -- they look so elegant. I'm glad you liked these. I'm actually for sure making these again. I ate nearly all of them the first time, so now I have to make them to share the goodness.

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  14. Madam ChowJanuary 20, 2010 at 3:09 PM

    Next time, I'm leaving out the raisins. I REALLY love peanuts, though. Your bars look fabulous!

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2010 at 4:52 PM

    Your photos look great! With so many new things to try, it is hard to get back to recipes even if they're really good.

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  16. JulianaJanuary 20, 2010 at 4:58 PM

    I do not mind raisin...the bars look yummie, can have a bite right now :-)

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  17. NKPJanuary 20, 2010 at 7:29 PM

    I am pro raisin. They look great! I am like you.. rarely do repeats. :)

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  18. PaulaJanuary 20, 2010 at 9:53 PM

    I can identify with your comment about not really making things again. Same here. It's so much more interesting to keep trying new things.

    Like the way your cookies look like candybars.

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  19. margotJanuary 20, 2010 at 10:04 PM

    Your bars look great, love the long cut! I like raisins in select baked goods and enjoyed them in these.

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  20. Art and AppetiteJanuary 21, 2010 at 7:40 PM

    Gotta love the layers. I just want to feel it in my mouth! Oooh! This is just delightful.

    PS: Loving the presentation

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  21. LizJanuary 23, 2010 at 1:48 AM

    Oh, look at your adorable bars! So cute. And I hope we can still be friends, even though I fall firmly into the anti-raisin camp. Truce?

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  22. Jill @ Jillicious DiscoveriesJanuary 25, 2010 at 8:15 PM

    You had me at candy bars--these do look really yummy! I'm so glad I have this book, so I can try them soon! :)

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