Irresistibly Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars You’ll Love

These Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars are a delightful and simple dessert, combining rich chocolate and chewy oats in an easy one-bowl recipe.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 26

Cooling Time 2

Total Time 2 41

Servings: 20 bars

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 210

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Batter

1 cup Unsalted Butter melted and cooled
1.5 cups Brown Sugar packed firmly
2 large Eggs room temperature
2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
2 cups All-Purpose Flour spooned and leveled
2 cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats do not substitute quick oats
1 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure freshness
0.5 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips reserve some for topping

Equipment

9x13 inch baking pan
Large mixing bowl
spatula
Parchment paper

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper.
Whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well, then add vanilla extract.
Fold in flour, oats, baking soda, and salt until no dry patches remain.
Fold in most chocolate chips, then transfer batter to prepared pan and top with reserved chips.
Bake for 22–26 minutes until golden around edges.
Cool the bars in the pan for 2 hours, then refrigerate for 30 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

These bars can be stored in a lidded container up to 7 days at room temperature or frozen for up to 2 months. Microwaving for 10-15 seconds can enhance their taste.

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