Description
These Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars are a delightful, chewy treat combining wholesome oats with rich semi-sweet chocolate chips. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and enhanced with a touch of sea salt, they are easy to make and ideal for a snack or dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 Cups Old-Fashioned Oats
- 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1 Cup Unsalted Butter (Melted)
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 Cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- Coarse Sea Salt (for sprinkling on top)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix Together Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the old-fashioned oats, all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Stir thoroughly to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
- Add in the Wet Ingredients: Pour in the melted unsalted butter, beat in the eggs, and add the vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix all ingredients together until fully combined and a thick batter forms.
- Add the Chocolate Chips: Fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips gently into the batter, ensuring they are evenly dispersed throughout.
- Bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the bars turn a light golden color and the center is set but still soft to the touch.
- Sprinkle with Salt, Cool and Slice: Once baked, immediately sprinkle the top of the bars with coarse sea salt to enhance the flavors. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares. Serve and enjoy your delicious oatmeal chocolate chip bars!
Notes
- Use parchment paper in the baking pan to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Do not overbake; bars should be just set in the middle to retain chewiness.
- For a nuttier flavor, consider adding 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Coarse sea salt on top balances the sweetness and enhances chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: oatmeal chocolate chip bars, chewy oat bars, baked oat bars, chocolate chip dessert, easy baking recipe, snack bars
