Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars

Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars

Prep: 15 minutes · Cook: 25 minutes · Total: 40 minutes · Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment.
2. Whisk melted butter with both sugars until glossy.
3. Whisk in the egg and vanilla.
4. Fold in flour, oats, baking soda, and salt just until combined. Stir in most of the chocolate chips.
5. Press evenly into the pan and scatter remaining chips on top.
6. Bake for 22 to 26 minutes, until the edges are golden and the center is just set. Cool completely before cutting.

Cook’s notes

Slightly underbaking keeps the centers chewy after cooling.

Storage and reheating

Keep airtight at room temperature for 4 days or freeze for 2 months.

Estimated nutrition per serving

205 calories · 3 g protein · 29 g carbohydrate · 9 g fat · 2 g fiber · 125 mg sodium. Nutrition is an estimate and varies by ingredients used.