Double Chocolate-Oatmeal Bars
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🍽️ Cook Time: 30 minutes
⏰ Total Time: 1 hour
Description:
Delicious cookie bars you can make ahead! Store airtight with wax paper between layers at room temp for up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months. This is a favorite with my girls!
Recipe Category: Bar Cookie
Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Potluck, Christmas, Brunch, < 60 Mins, Oven
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 126.8
- Fat Content: 6.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 13mg
- Sodium Content: 66mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 17.1g
- Fiber Content: 0.9g
- Sugar Content: 10.1g
- Protein Content: 2.1g
Servings: 48 Bars
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 can | Sweetened Condensed Milk |
| 4 tsp | Vanilla Extract |
| 1 cup | Butter |
| 1 cup | Brown Sugar |
| 1 1/4 tsp | Vanilla Extract |
| 2 tsp | Baking Soda |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 1 cup | All-Purpose Flour |
| 2 cups | Old Fashioned Oats |
| 2 cups | Semisweet Chocolate Chips |
| 1/2 cup | M&M’s or Chocolate Chips |
Instructions:
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Preparation: Heat oven to 350°F. Line a 13×9-inch baking pan with foil, letting ends extend about 2 inches above the pan. Lightly coat with nonstick spray.
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Prepare Filling: In a microwave-safe 1-quart glass measure, combine sweetened condensed milk and semisweet chocolate chips. Microwave on high until steaming hot. Let stand for 1 minute until chocolate melts and the mixture is well blended and thickened. Stir in 4 tsp of vanilla extract.
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Prepare Dough: In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter, brown sugar, 1 1/4 tsp of vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt until fluffy.
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Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add all-purpose flour to the butter mixture and beat just until blended.
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Add Oats: Stir in old-fashioned oats until the mixture becomes crumbly.
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Assembly: Press 2/3 of the oat mixture firmly over the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Spread the chocolate mixture evenly over the oat layer. Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture and M&M’s (or chocolate chips) over the chocolate layer.
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Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned on top.
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Cool: Allow the bars to cool in the pan on a wire rack.
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Cut and Serve: Once cooled, lift the foil by ends to a cutting board and cut into 48 bars.
These Double Chocolate-Oatmeal Bars are a delightful treat that perfectly balances the rich taste of chocolate with the wholesome goodness of oats. They’re great for sharing at potlucks, brunches, or as a delightful dessert any time of the year, especially during the festive Christmas season. With their soft texture and irresistible chocolatey flavor, these bars are sure to become a favorite among your family and friends. Enjoy! 🍫🍪
