Chocolate Oat Bars

  Desserts

These chocolate oat bars are one of my favorite go-to snacks. I love that I usually have all the items on hand and can whip them up quickly.

Chocolate Oat Bars

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min.
YIELD: 2 dozen.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 4 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
  • 3 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  • 1. In a large bowl, cream 1 cup butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Set aside.
  • 2. In a large heavy saucepan over low heat, combine the condensed milk, chips and remaining butter and salt. Cook and stir until smooth. Add the nuts and remaining vanilla. Press 4 cups oat mixture into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan; spread with chocolate mixture. Sprinkle with remaining oat mixture.
  • 3. Bake at 350آ° for 30-35 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts: 1 bar equals 391 calories, 19 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 46 mg cholesterol, 210 mg sodium, 53 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 6 g protein.

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