Description
Indulge in the irresistible combination of chewy oatmeal and rich fudgy chocolate with these delectable Oatmeal Fudge Bars. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
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For the Oat Base:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
For the Fudge Layer:
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare Oat Base: Cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; mix into wet ingredients. Stir in oats. Press two-thirds into pan.
- Make Fudge Layer: In a saucepan, melt condensed milk, chocolate chips, butter, and salt. Remove from heat; add vanilla and walnuts. Pour over oat base.
- Finish and Bake: Drop spoonfuls of remaining oat mixture on top. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden. Cool before slicing.
Notes
- Bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For a firmer texture, chill before cutting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
