Oatmeal Fudge Bars

Gooey chocolate is sandwiched between two layers of oatmeal cookies in these decadent Oatmeal Fudge Bars. They are rich and delicious, and perfect for pot lucks or dessert time.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 361kcal

Author Deborah Harroun

Ingredients

Cookie Layers:

2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup butter softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups quick cooking oats
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Fudge Layer:

1 (14-oz) can sweetened condensed milk
12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, (or a large bowl if making by hand), combine the brown sugar and butter and beat until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and beat until combined. Mix in the vanilla.
2 cups packed brown sugar, 1 cup butter, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
In a bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking soda, and salt.
3 cups quick cooking oats, 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
Take about 2/3 of the oat mixture and press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
In a saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and butter. Place over medium-low heat and cook, stirring often, until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and salt.
1 (14-oz) can sweetened condensed milk, 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon salt
Spread the chocolate mixture over the oat mixture in the pan, spreading as evenly as possible.
Take the remaining oat mixture and drop it by teaspoonfuls over the top of the chocolate mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
Cool completely before cutting into bars.

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Notes

Adapted from Big Book of Home Cooking

Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

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