Dream Bars Recipe

Indulge in these dreamy, decadent Dream Bars! Adapted from King Arthur Flour's Baking Companion, this recipe features a delightful reduction in sugar for a less sweet, more sophisticated treat. These chewy, buttery bars are incredibly easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Elevate them further by melting some chocolate chips and spreading them over the top for an extra layer of rich, melty goodness. You won't regret it!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 160.7 kcal
Protein 4g
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Ingredients for Dream Bars

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How to Make Dream Bars

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Press half of the dough into the prepared pan.
  7. In a medium bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, melted butter, and chopped nuts. Mix well.
  8. Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the dough in the pan.
  9. Press the remaining dough over the oat mixture.
  10. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  11. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
  12. Optional: Melt your favorite chocolate chips and drizzle or spread them over the cooled bars.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

46g

Fat

24g

Carbs

5g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Dream Bars?

Dream Bars takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Dream Bars?

Dream Bars has approximately 160.7 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 14 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Dream Bars?

The key ingredients for Dream Bars are Unsalted Butter, Dark Brown Sugar, All Purpose Flour, Salt, Baking Powder, Eggs. See the full list with measurements above.

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