Uncle Wiggly Bars
Indulge in the irresistible charm of Uncle Wiggly Bars, a decadent treat that strikes the perfect balance between chewy and crunchy. This crowd-pleasing dessert starts with a buttery oat crust, layered with a luscious blend of melted semi-sweet chocolate chips, creamy peanut butter, and sweetened condensed milk, creating a rich, velvety filling. For an extra touch of texture, sprinkle optional chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans over the top. Finished with a crumbly oat topping, these bars bake to a gorgeous golden brown in just 25 minutes. Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or a sweet snack at home, Uncle Wiggly Bars are delightfully easy to make and deliver big on flavor. Whether you're craving a nostalgic dessert or a new classic to add to your baking repertoire, these bars are sure to satisfy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.75 cup peanut butter
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts (optional, such as walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Melt the butter in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Stir in the granulated sugar and vanilla extract until well combined.
In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, and baking soda. Gradually mix this dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients until a crumbly dough forms.
Reserve about 1.5 cups of the dough mixture for topping and press the remaining dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and sweetened condensed milk. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Pour the chocolate-peanut butter mixture evenly over the pressed dough base in the baking pan, spreading it gently with a spatula.
If using, sprinkle the chopped nuts evenly over the chocolate filling.
Crumble the reserved dough over the top of the chocolate layer, allowing some of the chocolate to peek through for a marbled effect.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are set.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting them into squares or rectangles. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5371 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 240.0 g | 308% | |
| Saturated Fat | 99.4 g | 497% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 383 mg | 128% | |
| Sodium | 1819 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 723.5 g | 263% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.0 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 437.7 g | ||
| Protein | 120.2 g | 240% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1345 mg | 103% | |
| Iron | 21.0 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 3365 mg | 72% | |
*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.
