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oatmeal cookie bar with a layer of fudge in the middle
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5 from 6 votes

Oatmeal Fudge Bars

A gooey layer of fudge sandwiched between layers of chewy and buttery oatmeal cookies. These bars taste like oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, only somehow, way better!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Cool Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: amercian
Keyword: fudge bars, oatmeal bars
Servings: 16 large bars
Author: Karli Bitner

Ingredients

Oatmeal Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup salted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Fudge Layer

  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1 14.5 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°. Prepare a 9x9 pan by lining it with parchment paper or spraying it with non stick spray.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth, light in color and fluffy. This will take a few mintues.
  • Scrape the sides of the bowl and mix in the egg add vanilla.
  • Once completely combined, stop the mixer and add in the flour, rolled oats, baking soda and salt.
  • Start mixing slowly and mix until the flour and oats are completely incorportated. Avoid over mixing. Set the cookie dough aside.
  • In a medium microwave safe bowl, add the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk.
  • Microwave for 30 seconds and then stir. Repeat this until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
  • Stir in the pinch of salt and vanilla.
  • Divide the cookie dough in half and press half into the bottom of your prepared 9x9 pan.
  • Pour the chocolate mixture on top of the cookie dough and spread to cover evenly.
  • Take large portions of the remaining cookie dough, flatten them in your hand and then place on top of the chocolate.
  • Bake in your 350° oven for 25-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is just set. Sprinkle with sea salt, if desired.
  • Let the cookie bars cool COMPLETELY before cutting.
  • Cut the bars into your desired size and serve.
  • Store in an air tight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 260mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg