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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bars
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars are a delightful treat combining chewy oats with rich semisweet chocolate chips. Perfectly baked to golden brown edges with a soft center, these bars are an easy-to-make snack or dessert that yields 24 servings.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Cream the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This creates a smooth base for the bars.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Then mix in the vanilla extract for flavor.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures the leavening agent and seasoning are well distributed.
  5. Mix dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently to combine without overmixing.
  6. Add oats and chocolate chips: Fold in the rolled oats and semisweet chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough for texture and sweetness.
  7. Prepare to bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared 9×13-inch baking pan to ensure uniform baking.
  8. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are set.
  9. Cool and serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 24 squares to serve and enjoy.

Notes

  • Use parchment paper for easier removal and cleaner edges.
  • For chewier bars, slightly underbake by a couple of minutes.
  • You can substitute semisweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips based on preference.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • For a nutty twist, consider adding 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/oatmeal-chocolate-chip-bars-recipe-2/