Description
These Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars are the perfect combination of chewy oats and sweet chocolate chips, making them a delicious and satisfying treat. They’re easy to make and perfect for lunchboxes, parties, or just a sweet snack. With their hearty texture and rich chocolate flavor, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Add oats and chocolate chips: Stir in the oats and chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Bake the bars: Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and cut: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- You can use different types of chocolate chips, such as milk chocolate or white chocolate, depending on your preference.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- For an extra touch, add a handful of chopped nuts, like walnuts or pecans, to the dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (1/16 of recipe)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg