Episode 08: Monster Cookie Bars & Would You Rather’s

Listen to this episode from Cutting Chai on Spotify. On the eighth episode of Cutting Chai, we make Monster Oatmeal Cookie Bars while sharing our advice for navigating ghosting, handling a tumultuous wedding bridal parties, Kunal's recent Instagram story polls, and so much more!

Here’s how you can make the Monster Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars by Half Baked Harvest as featured in the eighth episode!

The following makes 18 servings:

• 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup canola oil

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

• 1 1/2 semi sweet chocolate chips

• 1/2 cup Reese’s pieces or M&M’s

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or line with parchment paper. 

2. In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, mix the oatmeal, flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, salt, canola oil, eggs and vanilla. Beat until the dough is moist and all the ingredients are combined. The dough will be crumbly. Mix in the chocolate chips and 1/4 cup candy pieces.

3. Press the dough into the prepared baking dish and scatter the remaining 1/4 cup candy over top. Transfer to the oven and bake 18-20 minutes or until the edges are set and the bars are golden. Let cool and then cut into bars.

4. Enjoy!

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