Description

Delicious and chewy oatmeal chocolate chip bars made with a blend of oats, brown and granulated sugar, melted butter, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. These bars are perfect for a quick snack or dessert, offering a delightful combination of cinnamon-spiced oats and rich chocolate in every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

2 1/2 Cups Old-Fashioned Oats
2 Cups All Purpose Flour
1 Cup Light Brown Sugar
1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

1 Cup Unsalted Butter (Melted)
2 Eggs
1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract

Add-ins

1 1/2 Cups Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees F and grease and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal and clean-up.
Mix Together Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine old-fashioned oats, all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Stir well until all dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
Add in the Wet Ingredients: Pour in the melted unsalted butter, then add the eggs and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients come together to form a uniform batter.
Add the Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips to evenly distribute them throughout the batter without breaking them.
Bake: Evenly spread the dough into the prepared 9×13 baking pan. Place in the oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until the bars turn a light golden color and are set in the middle, indicating they are fully cooked.
Sprinkle with Salt, Cool, and Slice: Remove the bars from the oven and sprinkle the top with coarse sea salt to enhance the chocolate flavor. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting out using the parchment paper and slicing into squares. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

For best results, use old-fashioned oats rather than quick oats for texture.
Do not overbake; bars will continue to set slightly as they cool.
Coarse sea salt enhances the flavor contrast with the sweet chocolate chips.
Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips based on preference.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Oatmeal chocolate chip bars, chewy oat bars, chocolate chip dessert bars, easy oatmeal bars, homemade chocolate chip bars