Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars
Soft oatmeal bars packed with chocolate chips and M&Ms. Enjoy a chewy texture and customizable mix-ins for a delightful snack or dessert option.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowls
- 1 8×8 baking pan
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 8 tablespoons Unsalted Butter melted and cooled
- 1 cup lightly packed Brown Sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 cup M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper or grease it.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a larger bowl, whisk melted butter and brown sugar until combined, then add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Gently fold in oats, chocolate chips, and M&Ms.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and scatter extra mix-ins on top if desired.
- Bake 24 to 28 minutes until edges are lightly browned. For softer bars, use shorter bake time.
- Cool bars in pan until firm enough to slice, then cut and serve.
- Store bars at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Notes
- You can use only chocolate chips, only M&Ms, or both for mix-ins.
- Try butterscotch chips or toasted nuts as alternatives.
- Adjust total mix-ins to 1 1/2 cups if substituting.
- Baking time increases by about 5 minutes if using glass or ceramic pans.
- Bars stay moist for days if baked on the lower end of time.