Buttery oatmeal cookie bars topped with rich chocolate chips. You’ll love this taste of home with a tall glass of milk or warm cup of coffee. These Baked Oatmeal Bars With Chocolate Chips will earn rave reviews from fans of classic oatmeal cookies and are easy to batch prep for a crowd.

I love dessert bars and love how easy they are to serve at gatherings! What I love more than bars is chocolate, and when you combine the 2 of them it is heaven for me!

Whether you are making these to enjoy with your coffee, top with some ice cream, or share with guests, you will not be disappointed! Honestly, you won’t want to share once you try them. 

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Ingredients

These Oatmeal Bars are extra yummy from the spices added. A splash of brandy (alcohol cooks out), plus allspice and cinnamon make for a more flavorful oatmeal cookie. And half and half adds a little bit of richness.

• butter
• brown sugar
• sugar
• eggs
• vanilla extract
• half and half
• brandy (optional, alcohol cooks out)
• oats
• flour
• baking soda
• cinnamon
• allspice
• chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cream butter and sugars together with mixer. Add eggs, extract, half and half, and brandy. Mix to combine.
3. In a medium bowl, stir together dry ingredients, minus chocolate. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet, mixing to incorporate. Use spatula to scrape down sides of bowl as needed. Once fully mixed, add half of chocolate chips to batter. Stir gently to mix in.
4. Line an 8×8″ baking pan with parchment paper or nonstick baking spray. Add oatmeal batter, using spatula to smooth out top. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top of batter.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until corners are lightly browned and center is just cooked through. Remove from oven and rest for 10 minutes. Slice into bars and enjoy!

Substitutions

Brandy: is totally optional in this recipe. The alcohol does cook out, and it adds a depth of flavor. However, you can leave it out without missing it.

Half and Half: used in this recipe for a bit of added richness, but you could also use milk or cream

Allspice: you could also use mulling spices or a pinch of nutmeg instead

Oat Flour: if you prefer more of a soft texture, grind the oats up into a flour texture before adding to rest of ingredients. This makes for a yummy oat flour cookie bar.

Variations

Mix-ins: feel free to swap out the chocolate chips for another yummy toppings, like nuts or dried fruit

Deluxe: Top with bars with a light sprinkle of sugar before baking, for an extra crunchy sweet crust. Or drizzle chocolate syrup on bars when serving them

Expert Tips

• Check to see if bars are done by sticking a toothpick in the center of the pan, should come out clean but moist
• Serving suggestion– delicious when warmed up & served with a scoop of ice cream on top!
• Use a nonstick pan, such as this tried and true one from USA Pans. You can also like to use parchment paper for easy removal.

Storage

• These Baked Oatmeal Bars With Chocolate Chips will keep at room temperature for 3-5 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
• Bars should be well-covered with plastic wrap or aluminum foil to prevent them from becoming stale.
• If you refrigerate them, you may want to place bars on a microwave-safe plate and reheat them for about 20 seconds before serving.

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