chocolate oatmeal bars

Around here, we love anything we can make in the microwave (two small kids = zero time for gourmet cooking).  And if it has chocolate in it, even better!  

My daughter and I made these oatmeal bars together so that we could have a stash of delicious quick snacks.  It took us less than 10 minutes, and the results were worth it. 

Chocolate Oatmeal Bars

• 2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 1/4 cup corn syrup
• 1 cup (6 oz.) semisweet chocolate chips

In a bowl, combine oats and brown sugar.  Stir in butter and corn syrup.  Press into a greased 9-inch square microwave-safe dish.  Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes, rotating halfway through cooking time.  Sprinkle with chocolate chips and wait for a few minutes for the chocolate to melt.  When the chocolate chips are glossy, spread evenly over top.  Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes before cutting.