Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars Recipe
Deliciously chewy oatmeal chocolate chip bars made with a perfect blend of oats, brown sugar, and melted butter, studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips and finished with a sprinkle of sea salt for an irresistible sweet and salty treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Total Time: 28-30 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ Cups Old-Fashioned Oats
- 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 Cup Light Brown Sugar
- ½ Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1 Cup Unsalted Butter, Melted
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
Add-ins
- 1 ½ Cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan. Line the pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the bars.
- Mix Together Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the oats, all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Stir until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Add in the Wet Ingredients: Pour the melted unsalted butter, crack in the eggs, and add the vanilla extract into the bowl with the dry mixture. Mix thoroughly until the batter is fully combined and uniform in texture.
- Add the Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed without overmixing.
- Bake: Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the bars turn a light golden color and feel set in the center.
- Sprinkle with Salt, Cool, and Slice: Immediately after removing from the oven, sprinkle coarse sea salt over the top of the bars. Allow them to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares. Serve and enjoy your homemade oatmeal chocolate chip bars!
Notes
- For chewier bars, slightly underbake by reducing the baking time by 2 minutes.
- Use parchment paper over greasing the pan for an easier removal and cleaner edges.
- Feel free to substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark chocolate or white chocolate for variation.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Adding a pinch of sea salt enhances the chocolate flavor and balances sweetness.
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