Grannys Goody Bars Recipes

GOODY BARS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a 13" x 9" x 2" pan.
• Sprinkle ingredients in layers in order given.
• Pour sweetened condensed milk over all.
• Back at 350F for about 30 minutes.
• Cool then cut into bars.

MOMMA PAT'S GOODIE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
• Stir together the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and salt in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined. Press the crust mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan in an even layer.
• Sprinkle the dark chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, white chocolate chips, pecans and coconut over the crust. Pour the condensed milk evenly over the top, and spread with a spatula to make sure everything is even.
• Bake until the edges are golden brown and the middle is set, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool completely before slicing.

TRADITIONAL BROWNIE GOODY BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray or shortening. (For easier cutting, line pan with foil, then grease foil on bottom only of pan.)
• Make and bake brownies as directed on box. Cool completely.
• Frost brownies with frosting. Sprinkle with peanuts; refrigerate while making cereal mixture.
• Measure cereal into large bowl; set aside. In 1-quart saucepan, melt peanut butter and chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly. Pour over cereal in bowl, stirring until evenly coated. Spread over frosted brownies. Refrigerate 1 hour or until set before cutting. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store tightly covered at room temperature or in refrigerator.

BROWNIE GOODY BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom of 9-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray. (For easier cutting, line pan with foil, grease bottom and sides of foil). Make and bake brownies as directed on box. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
• Frost brownies with frosting. Sprinkle with peanuts; refrigerate while making cereal mixture.
• Measure cereal into large bowl; set aside. In 1-quart saucepan, melt peanut butter and chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly. Pour over cereal in bowl, stirring until evenly coated. Spread over frosted brownies. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until set before cutting. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.

GRANDMA'S OATMEAL BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, combine dates, water and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened and dates are tender, stirring constantly, 7-9 minutes. Remove from heat., In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, vanilla, baking soda, salt and almond extract. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Press half onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Carefully spread with date mixture. , Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over filling; press down gently. Bake until lightly browned, 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. If desired, serve with whipped cream.

GRANNY'S PUMPKIN BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Stir the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, pumpkin, and vegetable oil.
• Stir the dry mixture into the pumpkin mixture and mix well.
• Stir in the rolled oats.
• Spread batter onto a large cookie sheet (quarter-sheet pan.).
• Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
• Cool for at least an hour before frosting with Sour Cream Frosting (recipe follows.).
• To make the Sour Cream Frosting, mix together the sour cream, butter, confectioner's sugar, vanilla, and coffee until smooth. You may need to add more sugar, depending on weather conditions.