I don’t even know where to begin describing these cookie. “Holy Cow Batman!”, comes to mind. I have to tell you these really blew my mind. I guess I wasn’t sure about the combination. Weird huh. I mean what’s not to love? Dories original recipe had raisins in it along with peanuts. I guess that’s the part that wasn’t working for me. Well, my daughter and I just decided to omit the raisins and switch the nuts to walnuts and bake up a batch. These were so off the charts delicious. I couldn’t believe it. The recipe makes a large bunch but we went through it like it was a tiny amount. It was almost embarrassing. Well, anyway, if you haven’t tried these yet you are truly in for a very sweet treat!
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars
One part oatmeal cookies, one part chocolate chip cookies, that's my Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars! Its where hearty meets dessert in the best food fusion!
Servings: 12 to 16 bars
Ingredients
Oatmeal Layer:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried ground cinnamon
- 8 ounces unsalted butter at room temperature
- 2 cups light brown sugar packed
- 2 eggs large
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup walnuts chopped
Chocolate Layer:
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup walnuts coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 9X13 inch pan and place the pan on a baking sheet.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the butter on medium speed until it is soft and creamy. Add the brown sugar and beat for 2 minutes, then add the eggs one at a time, beating for a minute after each egg goes in. Beat in the vanilla. The mixture should be light and fluffy. Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the dry ingredients, mixing just until they disappear. Still, on low speed, stir in the oats and 1 cup of the chopped walnuts.
- Set aside 1 1/2 to 2 cups of the mixture, then turn the remaining dough into the prepared 9X13 pan. Set aside while you prepare the next layer.
- Set a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Put the condensed milk, chocolate chips, butter, and salt in the bowl and stir occasionally until the milk is warm and stir in the vanilla and 3/4 cup walnuts.
- Pour the warm chocolate over the oatmeal crust, then scatter the remaining oatmeal mixture over the top. Don't try to spread the oatmeal, and don't worry about getting the topping even. It will create a pretty open lacy pattern as it bakes.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the chocolate layer is dull and starting to come away from the sides of the pan. Transfer the baking pan to a cooling rack for about 2 hours.
- Run a blunt knife between the edges of the cookie and the pan and carefully turn the cookie out onto a rack. Turn right side up, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting. ( Ok so there was no way my fam could wait that long. I was able to cool it for 2 hours but that was it. It was fabulous a bit warm and also later when it was refrigerated!
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Notes
Make sure to use rolled oats. Steel-cut oats are too thick to use for this recipe
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I made these for a Beekeeper meeting tonight..took a nibble and they are good. Will say the cinnamon is a bit overpowering and odd combination with the chocolate. But I think they will be a huge hit. Thanks for the recipe. Oh also I went with your suggestion of no raisins and then also omitted the nuts. My fam is not a fan of “boy” desserts.
Hi N. Glad you liked the bars. I really like the cinnamon and chocolate combo 🙂
I know these as “Revel Bars” and they have been made by my family for a long time with no nuts. One of my absolute favorite things ever!
Hey Kristin! I’ve never heard them called that before. Love the name. I just made another batch cuz I just can’t resist them. LOL 🙂
Could I sub coconut milk for condensed milk? Can’t use milk in our house due to allergies. Thanks!
Hey Shelly. Well coconut milk is much thinner. Are you able to use chocolate with the allergies???? I was going to suggest, perhaps, adding a couple of tablespoons of extra chocolate chips to compensate.
These look like they would really hit the spot!
Those look really yummy!
They looked like brownies! My mouth is now watering right now. Really looks so delicious!
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OMG……they look way to good!!! they would be almost gone if you put them in front of me!!
I do have to try these!
I think these would be a perfect “compromise” cookie in my house. I love oatmeal, Ole Sweetie-Pi can't have enough chocolate. Totally yummy-liciousness in these.