Oatmeal Fudge Bars Recipe

This Oatmeal Fudge Bars Recipe is made with a simple oatmeal cookie base and layered with a decadent fudge filling. A delicious sweet treat to share with all your family and friends.

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This oatmeal fudge bar recipe has an oatmeal base with a chocolate fudge layer that is sure to cure any sweet tooth craving!

How to Make Oatmeal Fudge Bars

1. In a stand mixer with paddle attachment or with hand mixer and large bowl, cream butter, sugar and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
2. Then, add vanilla extract and eggs one at a time beating well after each egg.
3. Add the dry ingredients: all purpose flour, baking powder, and salt and mix just until combined.
4. Lastly, add the rolled oats 1 cup at a time, mixing slowly after each addition.

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5. In a 9x13 baking dish greased or lined with parchment paper, add ⅔ of the cookie dough and pat it out in an even layer.
6. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine semisweet chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, 2 tablespoons butter and a pinch of salt.

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7. Microwave for 1 minute, stir. If needed microwave an additional 15 seconds until the chocolate mixture is completely melted.
8. Stir in the vanilla extract.
9. Immediately spread the fudge filling evenly over the cookie base.
10. Then take pinches of the remaining oatmeal mixture and lay it on top of the chocolate letting some of the fudge peek through.

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11. Bake in a 350°F preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the cookie dough is golden brown along the edges and no longer looks glossy on top.
12. Let bars cool completely, then slice, serve and enjoy!

Want to try more oatmeal bars recipes? Try these Strawberry Rhubarb Bars, Apple Pie Bars or Blueberry Cereal Bars.

Storing Fudgy Oat Bars

Store these bars in an airtight container at room temperature. They'll stay fresh and chewy for 4-5 days.

These fudgy oat bars can also be frozen. Let the bars cool completely and then add them to a freezer safe air tight container between layers of wax paper. Thaw at room temperature for a few hours before enjoying.

Tips for Fudgy Oatmeal Bars

• Line the baking dish with parchment paper leaving an inch overhang on the long edge so you can easily lift the bars out of the dish once cooled.
• Spray your hands with cooking spray before patting dough into baking dish. This will prevent the dough from sticking to you and creating a mess.
• Don't microwave the chocolate for too long or it will seize. Use 15 second intervals and stir well in between.
• For best results do not overbake the bars. The base needs to have golden brown edges and the top cookie will be golden brown and no longer look glossy.
• Let the bars cool completely before slicing. The filling needs time to cool and set so the bars stay in tack when sliced.

More Dessert Bar Recipes:

• Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
• Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies
• Cranberry Bars
• Peanut Butter Brownie Bars
• Butterscotch Brownies
• S'mores Brownies
• Sugar Cookie Bars