Chocolate Chip Pear Snack Bars

Name: Chocolate Chip Pear Snack Bars
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter , softened; 2 eggs; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/4 cups flour; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 2 cups quick-cooking oats; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 (15 ounce) can pear halves in natural juice, well drained and diced; 1/4 cup granulated sugar