Fudgy Chocolate Oatmeal Bars
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these decadent Fudgy Chocolate Oatmeal Bars—a perfect marriage of rich, gooey chocolate and buttery oat layers. With a crumbly oat base made from rolled oats, light brown sugar, and a hint of vanilla, these bars are topped with a luscious chocolate filling crafted from semisweet chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and cocoa powder. The final touch is a crumbly oat topping, baked to golden perfection for a delightful crunch. Customizable with optional chopped nuts for added texture, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for indulgent desserts, potlucks, or sweet snack breaks. Ready in under an hour, these bars are irresistible and sure to be a hit with family and friends. Perfect for chocolate lovers, this recipe combines the heartiness of oatmeal with the richness of fudgy chocolate for a treat you’ll keep coming back to.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to form a crumbly dough.
Press two-thirds of the oat mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create an even layer.
In a saucepan over low heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk, semisweet chocolate chips, and cocoa powder. Stir continuously until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
Spread the chocolate mixture evenly over the pressed oat layer in the baking dish. If desired, sprinkle chopped nuts over the chocolate layer.
Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the chocolate layer, leaving some chocolate exposed for a marbled effect.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Serve and enjoy your fudgy chocolate oatmeal bars!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
464 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.7 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.9 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 42 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 173 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.7 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.8 g | ||
| Protein | 6.8 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 239 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
