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!
Megan says
I just bookmarked this recipe. I have been wanting to try these! They look fabulous.
oneordinaryday says
These look perfectly delicious!
Lisa says
Thanks for stopping by my blog. These bars look amazing. My kids would love them.
Cinnamon-Girl says
These look heavenly delicious! They wouldn't last long in my house!
Foodycat says
I could DEFINITELY eat a plate of those! They look so good!
Pamela says
Yep, I've made these before and they were really yummy! They look great.
shaz says
oh wow, I'd seen these doing the rounds a while back but now I really have to try some. They look absolutely awesome, I can see why they disappeared so fast 🙂
appropriated.muffin says
hi kathleen! thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment! 🙂 i love your blog! so many great recipes i'm dying to try… and beautiful pictures too!!
Julie says
Good call omitting the raisins! Delicious 🙂
Lazaro Cooks! says
Thank you for the visit to the blog. The cheese is wonderful I strongly recommend it. They sell it in Whole Foods. It's called the Drunken Goat Cheese.
From the Kitchen says
Hi Kathleen: Thanks for the “visit” which brought me to your blog and the recipe for “health cookies”. Is it o.k. for me to rename them? Oatmeal is good for cholesterol and the heart, chocolate helps the heart, walnuts are extremely important for good health and condensed milk just means one is getting more milk than usual. The fact that they look and sound absolutely delicious is just an added bonus.
Best,
Bonnie
Greenearth says
That looks so good.
Chef Aimee says
Wow…these look so delicious and chewy! I love it!
Carly Anne says
So glad I saw this post; I needed a dessert for the evening. =)
Thank you for stopping by my blog!
XO
Carly
All this is Grace and Charm
http://allthisgraceandcharm.blogspot.com
I'maNolaGirl says
Holy cow, am I glad you stopped by my blog today! I would have never discovered these goodies without your sweet comment!
They look delish!
Kaloula says
Yummmm.. I'd love to try these!
Linda says
Hi, These are a must try….No more fake cupcakes for me…I want real food…Thanks for your comment.
Barbara says
Wow. I think I'd keep in the raisins and substitute pecans for your walnuts, but man, these look good!
Your photos are making me soooo hungry!
Ma What's 4 dinner says
Count me in! I'll be making these super soon! Thanks for the inspiration, and my kids thank you too! I'm bookmarking you, glad I found you on SITS.
Happy SITS Saturday Sharefest!
Alex aka Ma What's For Dinner
http://www.mawhats4dinner.com
Writing Without Periods! says
These look so good. I'll have hubby make them. He loves to bake.
mary