Fudgy Oatmeal Chocolate Bars

These Fudgy Oatmeal Chocolate Bars are a delightful combination of rich chocolate and chewy oatmeal. They are perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings with a hint of wholesome oats. Whether you enjoy them as a dessert or a snack, they are sure to be a hit with your family and friends

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts optional

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and grease a 9x9-inch 23x23 cm baking pan

In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, softened unsalted butter, sweetened condensed milk, semi-sweet chocolate chips, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt

Mix until well combined

Add the vanilla extract and egg to the mixture, and continue to mix until the dough is smooth and all ingredients are fully incorporated

If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts into the dough

Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are set, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs you want them to be fudgy

Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes

Once slightly cooled, cut the bars into squares or rectangles while they are still in the pan

Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before removing and serving

Enjoy your delicious Fudgy Oatmeal Chocolate Bars