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Oatmeal Fudge Revel Bars aka Fudge Jumbles
October 22, 2016 By Anna 2 Comments
It’s been a while since I talked about Revel Bars, but this week we needed a last minute bake sale item and the fudge filled oatmeal bars I loved as a kid came to mind. They have a tempting appearance, are easy to cut and wrap, and they taste great. Plus you get the best of both worlds — oatmeal cookies and fudge!
There are lots of variations on Revel Bars, but the one I usually use calls for 2 1/2 cups of flour, 3 cups of oats a full cup of butter and 2 eggs. The key with this version is not to not accidentally pack in too much flour and to not over bake. If you have a scale, you can weigh the flour — 10.5 to 11 oz works for me. Otherwise,…
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