Description
Deliciously chewy cookie bars made with wholesome oats and rich chocolate chips, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt, and gradually add to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the rolled oats and chocolate chips (and nuts if using).
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes, then cut into bars and enjoy!
Notes
For healthier options, consider using coconut oil, stevia, or gluten-free flour alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg