Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars (Printable Version)

Soft oatmeal bars packed with chocolate chips—tender, chewy, and freshly baked for sweet family treats.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 3 cups quick-cooking oats or old-fashioned oats

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 14 tablespoons unsalted butter
07 - 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
08 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Mix Ins

11 - 1 cup milk chocolate chips

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly coat a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until thoroughly blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
06 - Fold in oats and milk chocolate chips until evenly incorporated.
07 - Spread batter evenly in prepared pan and bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the center.
08 - Allow bars to cool in the pan before slicing into portions for serving.

# Helpful Suggestions:

01 - For softer bars, avoid overbaking. Allow bars to cool completely to achieve clean slices.

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