These chocolate oatmeal bars are the perfect treat for any chocolate lover. They are rich, fudgy, and packed with the wholesome goodness of oats. With a soft, chewy texture and a chocolatey flavor that will satisfy your sweet tooth, these bars are sure to become a favorite in your household. Plus, they are incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time. Whether you enjoy them as a snack or as a dessert, these chocolate oatmeal bars are bound to be a hit!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the creamed butter and sugar, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the old-fashioned oats until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips and chopped nuts, if using.
- Press the dough evenly into the greased baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the baking dish before cutting into squares.
- Serve and enjoy!
