Basic Oatmeal Bars

Oatmeal Bars

Ingredients: 

1/2 c. butter

3/4 c. brown sugar

dash of baking soda

2 c. oatmeal, uncooked quick oats

Directions: 

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and add the sugar and a dash of baking soda. Bring to a boil. Add oatmeal stirring to blend well. Spread mixture into a greased 8-inch square pan and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Cut into bars while they're still warm.

Other options: 

Add a handful of raisins to the mix. 

Add cinnamon to the brown sugar and butter mixture.

Add a handful of peanuts to the mix.

Add a scoopful of miniature chocolate chips to the mix.