Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars
Deliciously chewy oatmeal chocolate chip bars combining wholesome oats with sweet chocolate chips, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon Adds warmth and flavor
Wet Ingredients
- 14 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened Use high-quality butter
- 0.75 cups packed brown sugar For a deeper flavor
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs Room temperature preferred
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-Ins
- 3 cups quick-cook oats Essential for texture
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips Can substitute with dark chocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a 9 x 13 inch baking pan by lightly spraying it with cooking spray.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter and sugar blend and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the quick-cook oats and milk chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Press the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the pan.
Baking
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 25 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool before cutting into squares or rectangles.
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Notes
Serve warm or store in an airtight container. For a twist, serve with cold ice cream or pack them for a picnic.