Description
Indulge in these rich and decadent No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie Bars that are simple to make and require no oven time. A perfect treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Base:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups quick oats
Topping:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Base: Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper. In a saucepan, combine butter, sugars, milk, cocoa, and salt. Boil, then cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, add peanut butter and vanilla, then mix in oats. Spread in pan.
- Add Topping: Melt chocolate chips, pour over base, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Serve: Cut into bars and enjoy!
Notes
- For a thicker chocolate layer, use up to 1½ cups of chocolate chips.
- You can add ½ cup shredded coconut or chopped nuts for extra texture.
- Store bars in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
