Description
Delicious and chewy oatmeal chocolate chip bars that combine the wholesome texture of rolled oats with rich semisweet chocolate chips, perfect for a satisfying snack or dessert. These bars are easy to make, baked to golden perfection, and yield a soft, flavorful treat loved by all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
- Cream Together: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which will help provide the bars with their soft texture.
- Beat In Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to combine and ensure even distribution throughout the batter.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring carefully to avoid overmixing while ensuring all ingredients are incorporated.
- Add Oats and Chocolate Chips: Stir in the rolled oats and semisweet chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Spread Dough: Spread the dough evenly into the prepared 9×13-inch baking pan, smoothing the surface to ensure uniform thickness.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are set. Insert a toothpick in the center to check for doneness; it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 24 squares for serving, which helps them set properly and hold their shape.
Notes
- Make sure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with sugars.
- Do not overbake; bars will continue to set as they cool to maintain a chewy texture.
- Use parchment paper lining for easier removal and cleaner cuts.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- To keep bars fresh longer, refrigerate and bring to room temperature before serving.
- You can substitute semisweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips depending on preference.
