Description
Enjoy a delicious treat with these Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars. Soft and chewy with hearty oats and melty chocolate chips, they are the perfect combination of flavor and texture. Whether for a snack, dessert, or on-the-go treat, these bars are a crowd-pleaser. Simple ingredients and easy to prepare, they are the ultimate comfort food!
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Stir in oats and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes until the top is golden brown and edges are set. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
Quick oats can be used in place of rolled oats for a softer texture.
Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
Freezing: These bars freeze well for up to 3 months. Wrap individual squares in plastic wrap and freeze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack, Bars, Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 bars
- Calories: 280 kcal per bar