Amazing 24 Chewy Chocolate Oat Bars
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You will make wonderfully fudgy and chewy chocolate oat bars. These bars are simple to prepare and deliver a satisfying chocolate punch in every bite.
- Author: Anya Bennett
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes plus cooling time
- Yield: 24 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups rolled oats (not instant)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the rolled oats, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts (if using). The dough will be thick.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Pack it down firmly.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. The center should still look slightly soft.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This is key for chewy texture.
- Once cool, use the parchment overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Cut into squares.
Notes
- For extra fudginess, use a mix of milk and dark chocolate chips.
- Do not overbake; slightly underbaking results in a chewier bar.
- Cooling completely before cutting prevents the bars from crumbling.
- You can substitute butter with coconut oil for a slightly different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: Approx. 200
- Sugar: Approx. 15g
- Sodium: Approx. 100mg
- Fat: Approx. 10g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: Negligible
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 25g
- Fiber: Approx. 2g
- Protein: Approx. 3g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 30mg