Description
Indulge in these decadent oatmeal fudge bars that marry the chewiness of oats with a rich chocolate layer, creating a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Oatmeal Base:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Fudge Layer:
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix the oatmeal base: Cream together 1 cup butter and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Stir in oats, flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Layer the base: Press most of the oat mixture into the pan.
- Prepare the fudge: Melt together condensed milk, chocolate, butter, vanilla, and salt. Pour over the base.
- Add the topping: Sprinkle remaining oat mixture on top.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden. Cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a nutty twist, add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans to the fudge layer.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
