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
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!
Joanne says
I've seen these around the blogosphere and think they look absolutely amazing! I love your substitutions. These pictures and fantastic. I am drooling everywhere. It's obscene.
Dimah says
These look absolutely scrumptious!
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Tv Food and Drink says
An audible gasp escaped my lips when I saw the picture that downloaded first on this entry. WOW! I am going to make these and then I am going to owe you some kind of serious favor. What a great post. I will never get fired if I keep taking recipes like this to work on Monday mornings. Thank you!
Anne says
Oh my! These look delish! I want to make them but I'm not sure I'd share with my fam… 😉
Self Sagacity says
Yum, it looks very good – too good. I am so weak for this type of sweets.
Barbara Bakes says
These do look scrumptious! I would probably add the raisins and omit the nuts.
nanny says
Melt in the mouth good!!!!
bonnie says
oh my what a treat for my eyes, my hips, my butt and my tummy!! wow….
sweetlife
Chef Dennis says
All I can say is WOW….these look positively decadent!! WOW again!!!!
Leslie says
HOLY COW BATMAN is right!
SavoringTime in the Kitchen says
Okay, you've convinced me…I must try these! After I've worked off the Easter treats and the birthday cake I'm making for my daughter's birthday this weekend 😉 Good call on the substitutions/omissions!
Shari says
These turned out just great! I'm sure they were better than any store bought candy bar!
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Kathleen says
Kathleen, they look wonderful! Great picture. I would have a lot of nerve to make them right now..so many Easter treats have found their way to my mouth!
I will save it for a leaner day!
Alecia says
kinda like choc chip oatmeal with a choc layer??? how can you go wrong with a recipe that calls for brown sugar, choc AND condensed milk- i am with you and the eating of the huge batch like it was a tiny amount thing!!! Bet you had a good day after that!!
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Beth says
So I just popped over here for the first time and WOW these look amazing! adding you to my reader to see what else great you have in store!
5 Star Foodie says
Yum, these sound scrumptious with chocolate and oatmeal!
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Melissa Miller says
Oh those look amazing Kathleen. Yum!
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