Oatmeal Fudge Bars I
Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistible Oatmeal Fudge Bars I, a perfect blend of chewy oatmeal crust and a rich, velvety chocolate fudge center. Made with pantry staples like quick-cooking oats, semisweet chocolate chips, and sweetened condensed milk, this dessert is as simple as it is satisfying. A crumbly oatmeal topping adds texture and visual appeal, while optional chopped nuts introduce a delightful crunch. Ready in under an hour, these easy-to-make bars are ideal for potlucks, bake sales, or an everyday treat. Whether served with a glass of milk or alongside a cup of coffee, these decadent dessert squares are sure to become a household favorite. Keywords: oatmeal fudge bars, chocolate dessert recipes, easy baking recipes, sweet treats, crowd-pleasing desserts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 2 cups of packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, and stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined.
Stir in the quick-cooking oats until evenly incorporated. Reserve about 1.5 cups of the oatmeal mixture for the topping, and press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk, semisweet chocolate chips, and 2 tablespoons of butter.
Stir constantly until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and the chopped nuts (if using).
Pour the chocolate mixture evenly over the oatmeal crust in the baking dish.
Crumble the reserved oatmeal mixture over the top of the chocolate layer, covering it as evenly as possible.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into 24 bars.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
10088 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 471.9 g | 605% | |
| Saturated Fat | 249.7 g | 1248% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1086 mg | 362% | |
| Sodium | 3259 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1387.7 g | 505% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 75.0 g | 268% | |
| Total Sugars | 944.6 g | ||
| Protein | 159.4 g | 319% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 2223 mg | 171% | |
| Iron | 49.6 mg | 276% | |
| Potassium | 5901 mg | 126% | |
*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.
