Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Bars
Delightful and easy-to-make cookie bars that combine chewy oats and rich chocolate for a nostalgic treat.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Mix-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips You can use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
Mixing Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together rolled oats, flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a larger bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined without overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cool, slice into squares or rectangles and serve.
Notes
For the best results, avoid overbaking and consider chilling the batter for enhanced flavor and texture. Experiment with mix-ins like nuts or dried fruit for added variety.