Description
These Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars are a delightful treat that perfectly balances the wholesome goodness of oats with the indulgence of chocolate chips. Chewy, sweet, and satisfying, these bars are a favorite for both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Mix-ins:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture.
- Stir in Oats and Chocolate Chips: Fold in the oats and chocolate chips until just combined.
- Bake: Spread the batter in the pan and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool and Serve: Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars and serving.
Notes
- You can customize these bars by adding nuts or dried fruit.
- For chewier bars, slightly underbake and let them set as they cool.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
