Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars
Delicious oatmeal chocolate chip bars that combine hearty oats with sweet chocolate for a chewy and satisfying treat. Perfect for snacks or desserts.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all purpose flour for structure
- 1 teaspoon baking soda leavening agent
- 0.5 teaspoon salt enhances flavor
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon adds warmth
Wet Ingredients
- 14 tablespoons unsalted butter for moisture and richness
- 0.75 cups packed brown sugar for sweetness and chewiness
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar for sweetness
- 2 eggs binds ingredients and adds moisture
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances flavor
Mix-ins
- 3 cups quick cook oats provides chewiness and heartiness
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips adds sweetness and creaminess
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by preheating your oven. Gather your ingredients and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, beat the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir gently until no visible dry spots remain.
- Stir in the quick cook oats and milk chocolate chips until even distributed.
Baking
- Pour the mixture into the lined baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove from oven and allow to cool in the pan for a while before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Make sure to measure ingredients accurately. Allow bars to cool completely before cutting. Don't overbake.