Description
These Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars are a perfect blend of chewy oats and rich chocolate chips baked into a soft, buttery bar. Ideal for a quick snack or a sweet dessert, these bars bake in under 40 minutes and yield 24 delicious servings that everybody will love.
Ingredients
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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
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat: 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.
- Cream together: In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which will help create a tender texture in your bars.
- Beat in: Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract to add flavor.
- Whisk dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- Combine mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Stir in oats and chocolate chips: Fold in the old-fashioned rolled oats and semisweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Spread in pan: Evenly spread the prepared dough into the lined or greased baking pan, smoothing the top for an even bake.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the edges are set, indicating the bars are cooked through.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 24 squares to ensure clean slices and help them set properly.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened for easier creaming and better texture.
- Do not overmix the batter once dry ingredients are added to keep bars tender.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and clean slices.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend.
