Double Chocolate-Oatmeal Bars |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Delicious cookie bars you can make ahead! Store airtight with wax paper between layers at room temp for up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months. This is a favorite with my girls! Ingredients:
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk |
4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 cup butter, softened |
1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
2 cups all-purpose flour |
2 cups uncooked old fashioned oats |
1/2 cup miniature m&m baking bits |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350°.
2. Line a 13x9-inch baking pan with foil, letting ends extend about 2 inches above pan.
3. Lightly coat with nonstick spray.
4. FILLING: Microwave milk and chocolate in a 1-qt glass measure on high until steaming hot.
5. Let stand 1 minute until chocolate melts and mixture is well blended and thickened.
6. Stir in vanilla.
7. Put next 5 ingredients in a large bowl: beat with mixer until fluffy.
8. Add flour; beat just until blended.
9. Stir in oats (mixture will be crumbly).
10. Press 2/3 firmly over bottom of pan.
11. Spread evenly with chocolate mixture, then sprinkle with remaining oat mixture and the M&M's.
12. Bake 25 to 30 minutes until lightly browned on top.
13. Cool in pan on a wire rack.
14. Lift foil by ends to cutting board.
15. Cut into 48 bars.
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