Description
Indulge in the deliciously rich and chewy goodness of Oatmeal Fudge Bars. These layered cookie bars feature a buttery oat base topped with a creamy fudge layer, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Oat Base:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Fudge Layer:
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Cream together softened butter and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix oats, flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture.
- Prepare Base: Press most of oat mixture into pan.
- Make Fudge Layer: Melt condensed milk, chocolate, butter, salt. Add vanilla. Pour over base.
- Top with Oats: Sprinkle reserved oat mixture on fudge layer.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until set. Cool before slicing.
Notes
- Enhance with chopped walnuts or pecans for extra flavor.
- Store bars in the fridge for a cool treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
