These squares didn't quite turn out. They were still quite tasty, but they were too crumbly to cut into squares. I think I probably should have used quick oats rather than old-fashioned rolled oats. I also missed the line in the ingredients that specified the almonds were to be chopped, rather than left whole. Whoops! I think with the finer oats and chopped nuts, the bars might have been a little more cohesive. Possibly something to try for next time.

Maple-Almond Squares

From Dish of the Day by Kate McMillan

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. unsalted butter
• 1/4 c. brown sugar
• 1/3 c. maple syrup
• 2 c. quick oats
• 1 c. whole almonds, coarsely chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 23x33cm (9x13") baking pan. Line it with parchment paper, then grease the parchment paper.
2. Melt the butter and mix in the brown sugar and maple syrup.
3. Stir in the oats and chopped almonds and mix well.
4. Dump the mixture into the prepared pan and pat it into an even layer.
5. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for ~30 minutes.
6. Let cool in pan on wire rack, then lift the bars out using the parchment paper.
7. Cut into squares and serve.