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Ingredientes
- 2 cups quick rolled oats, divided
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 ounces flaked sweetened coconut
- 4 ounces pecans, roughly chopped
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup honey
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon water
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