Description
These Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars are the perfect combination of chewy and sweet, with a hint of crunch from the nuts. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these bars are a great treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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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
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Stir in oats and chocolate: Stir in the oats and chocolate chips (and nuts if using) until evenly distributed.
- Bake: Spread the batter in the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and cut: Let cool in the pan before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For extra chewiness, avoid overbaking.
- You can swap some chocolate chips for raisins or dried cranberries.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
