Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars
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4.7
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars
Description
This recipe begins by browning butter to develop a deep, nutty aroma and flavor, which is then cooled slightly before mixing with brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Dry ingredients including flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon are incorporated carefully, followed by old fashioned oats and semi-sweet chocolate chips. The dough is spread evenly in a parchment-lined pan, pressed into corners for uniform thickness, and baked until set and golden.
The bars become firm while baking but continue to set as they cool, resulting in a chewy texture with pockets of melted chocolate. A sprinkling of flaky sea salt after baking adds a subtle contrast to the sweetness.
These bars store well for snacks or quick treats and offer a combination of comforting flavors from the browned butter and cinnamon, complemented by chocolate chips and oats.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter cut into tablespoon pieces
- 1 1/4 cups brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg large
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract pure
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
- sea salt for sprinkling on bars, flaky
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a 9x9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Place the butter in a medium saucepan and melt over medium heat, stirring often, until it foams, smells nutty, and browns. This will take about 5 to 7 minutes. Scrape the browned butter into a large bowl and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Add the brown sugar and sugar to the brown butter and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until smooth. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla. Stir until combined.
- Add the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Stir until just combined, don’t over mix.
- Stir in the oats and chocolate chips.
- Pour the dough into the prepared pan and spread with a spatula. You can use your fingers to lightly press the dough into the corners of the pan to make sure the dough is evenly spread.
- Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until the bars are set and golden brown. Don’t over bake the bars will continue setting up as they cool.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Let the bars cool before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 268kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 160mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 301IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
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