How to Make Chocolate Oatmeal Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chocolate Oatmeal Bars are a perfect combination of rich, chocolaty goodness and hearty, satisfying oats. These bars are easy to make and are a wonderful treat for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a delicious dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth or a portable snack to enjoy on the go, these chocolate oatmeal bars are the answer.

The ingredients for these bars are simple and wholesome, including oats, butter, brown sugar, and of course, plenty of chocolate. The oats add a wonder...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups quick cooking oats
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • ⅔ cup evaporated milk
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Information

  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 3 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 inch square baking pan.
  • To prepare Filling: In a heavy pot, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter and chocolate chips. Add the evaporated milk and 1/4 cup of the white sugar. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in nuts and cool.
  • To prepare cookie base: Cream 1 1/2 cups of the butter and the brown sugar together. Add the vanilla and the egg, and beat until light and fluffy.
  • Add the flour, baking soda, and 1 3/4 cups of the oats and blend well.
  • Press 2/3 of this mixture into the bottom of the greased pan. Spread the cooled filling on top of the cookie crust.
  • Mix the remaining 1/4 cup of oats with the remainder of the cookie base, and crumble over the filling. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    353 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 57mg
    • Sodium: 172mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 53mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 144mg