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Let's Bake: Chewy Chocolate Oatmeal Bars!

In this one-time class, students will learn how to bake the most perfect cozy cookie bar smothered with decadent chocolate and topped with crunchy crumbles that will become a new family favorite!

Jaclyn Smaldone

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(122)

What's included

1 live meeting

1 hrs 15 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

This class is taught live.  We'll bake together from start to finish!  Learners will get to interact with myself and the others throughout the class.  It will be a mixture of being social with your peers and education.  There will be a 30-minute break once the oat bars have gone into the oven, then class will resume.  There will be discussions about baking and we will get to know about each other.  There is no required experience or knowledge learners need.  All you need to do is come to class prepared with your ingredients, measuring supplies and kitchen equipment ready to go.  We will be measuring all of the ingredients together in class.

Learning Goals

Students will improve their understanding of baking and how these ingredients work together to make this recipe.  We'll learn about the ingredients and why we use each one.  We will learn the benefits of eating oatmeal and other facts about it.  I'll give them some ideas about other things they can bake with oatmeal to get them excited to incorporates healthy ingredients in their recipes.   Students will be learning and having fun at the same time!

Other Details

Parental Guidance

Please use parental guidance in the kitchen and help with equipment such as the oven and stove. Also, please be aware of any food allergies.

Supply List

A one-page printable handout on the first session will be given. 

Please have the following ingredients, measuring tools and kitchen supplies ready before class begins.  We will be measuring the ingredients together in class.  

Ingredients:
3 cups quick-cooking oats, uncooked
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 (14-oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 cups packed light brown sugar
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
cooking spray

Kitchen Tools:
electric mixer (handheld is fine)
large mixing bowl
silicone spatula
9 x 13 inch baking pan
medium non-stick saucepan (no lid)

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Jaclyn Smaldone

Joined May, 2020

4.9

122reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Hi!  I'm Jaclyn and I love baking, theater, playing my flute, dancing, doing art projects and more!  I live with my husband, 2 dogs, cat and turtle in Palm Beach County, Florida.  We love going to the beach, walking the dogs, grilling, riding our bicycles and of course, baking together! 

 I have many passions in life, such as making delicious food and sharing it with the special people in my life, playing the flute for people, doing art projects and giving them as gifts or using them as decorations for myself and dancing!  When you put your heart into making a dish, hand crafted present or performing a perfect song and nailing every note, and people love it, you can't help but feel amazing about yourself!  Sharing your food, art and music are ways to show your love, skills, and artistic abilities!  My late father taught me to always follow my passion and do what I love; so that's what I do!  

I owned a cottage food bakery business where I sold my baked goods at green markets in Florida, so of course we'll be making some scrumptious baked goods!  I earned academic scholarships to Fairleigh Dickinson University, studying Hospitality, which included a study abroad in Italy where I learned all about preparing exquisite food.  Cooking classes were part of our curriculum and it took my love of food to a whole new level!   

I was a Professional Organizer for 8-years, running a company called Tip Top Organizing.  I worked with kids as young as 4-years old, and adults, to get them organized in their homes.  I've always loved being organized and helping kids and adults feel in control of their space.  After doing that for 8-years, I made the switch to virtual teaching.  

I love teaching kids how to prepare food for themselves and others in a fun and exciting way.  It helps them develop confidence in the kitchen.  I have my TESOL and I've been an online English teacher with VIPKid since 2017 where I teach students in China during the early morning hours.  I grew up doing theater, art projects, cooking, playing the flute, being an honor student, competition cheerleader and cheerleading captain.  I'm enthusiastic, motivational, happy, energetic and fun!  I can't wait to see you in the classroom!  

*****I am available to teach virtual baking birthday parties!  Send me a message and we'll set up the day, time and which class you'd like!  You'll have a private link that only you and the attendees will see for your own event page! ****