Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars Recipe
🍪 Name: Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
📜 Description: Indulge in these delicious Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars, perfect for a quick and satisfying treat!
Recipe Details
- Category: Bar Cookie
- Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Kid Friendly, < 30 Mins, Oven
- Yield: 48 bars
- Aggregated Rating: 5 stars
- Review Count: 36 reviews
- Calories per Serving: 145.2
- Nutritional Information per Serving:
- Fat: 8.1g
- Saturated Fat: 2.8g
- Cholesterol: 7.8mg
- Sodium: 95.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 17.9g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Sugar: 11.2g
- Protein: 1.9g
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup shortening
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 15 x 10-inch or 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
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In a large bowl, cream together the brown sugar and shortening until light and fluffy.
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Add the molasses, vanilla extract, and eggs. Beat well until smooth and creamy.
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Stir in the oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
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Fold in the chopped nuts (if using) and chocolate chips.
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Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is light golden brown and the center is set.
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Cool the bars slightly in the pan on a wire rack.
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Cut into bars while still warm. Serve warm or cool completely.
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Enjoy these delightful Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars as a snack or dessert!
This recipe yields 48 bars, making it perfect for sharing with family and friends. Whether you’re looking for a quick treat or planning a bake sale, these bars are sure to be a hit with their chewy oatmeal texture and bursts of chocolate goodness.
