Chocolate Oatmeal Bars Recipe 🍫
Description:
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade Chocolate Oatmeal Bars! These bars are perfect for sharing with friends and family, whether as a sweet treat for dessert or a snack. With a crunchy oatmeal base and a rich chocolatey topping, they’re sure to become a favorite in your household.
- Recipe Category: Bar Cookie
- Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Kid Friendly, < 60 Mins, For Large Groups, Oven
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Recipe Servings: 48
- Recipe Yield: 4 dozen
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons margarine
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick oats
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup walnuts
Nutritional Information per Serving:
- Calories: 195.9
- Fat Content: 9.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 23.1mg
- Sodium Content: 147.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 26.6g
- Fiber Content: 1.2g
- Sugar Content: 17.4g
- Protein Content: 3.1g
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of butter and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in the eggs and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the quick oats, flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and baking soda.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until a dough forms.
- Press two-thirds of the oat mixture evenly into a greased 15 x 10-inch baking pan to form the crust.
- In a saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, remaining margarine, and a pinch of salt.
- Cook and stir the mixture over low heat until the chocolate chips are completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Remove the chocolate mixture from the heat and stir in the walnuts and the remaining 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
- Spread the chocolate mixture evenly over the oat crust in the baking pan.
- Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture evenly over the top of the chocolate layer.
- Bake the bars at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are set.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares.
Enjoy these irresistible Chocolate Oatmeal Bars as a delicious treat any time of day! Whether you’re serving them at a party or enjoying them with a cup of coffee, they’re sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
