Best 14 Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars Recipes

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Looking for a delectable treat that combines the goodness of oats, chocolate, and gooey marshmallows? Look no further than our collection of irresistible chocolate chip oatmeal bars! These irresistible treats are the perfect indulgence for any occasion, whether it's a cozy family gathering, a delightful afternoon tea party, or a special holiday celebration. With their chewy oatmeal base, rich chocolate chips, and the perfect blend of sweet marshmallows, these bars offer a delightful symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE CHIP OATMEAL BARS



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Make and share this Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sandyg61

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 16 Bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup melted butter (1stick)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup flour
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (I use Ghiradelli)
3/4 cup rolled oats (uncooked oatmeal)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees with the rack in the middle position.
  • Melt the butter in a large microwave safe bowl.
  • Add the brown and white sugars and let cool a bit.
  • Add egg, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.
  • Add flour and mix. Then add the chocolate chips and oats and mix everything up. The dough will be quite stiff.
  • With a spatula spread dough evenly into a greased 8x8 baking pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 25- 30 minutes.
  • Cut into bars when cool.

DELICIOUS CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP OATMEAL BARS



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These are the *best* bars and so easy to make, the trick to these is not to overbake, mine bake out perfectly in a 350 degree oven, second-lowest rack for 22 minutes, servings is only estimated --- add in 1 teaspoon cinnamon also if desired --- this was developed using full-fat peanut butter :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 32m

Yield 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
1 cup brown sugar, well packed
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla (can use 1 tablespoon maple syrup or 2 teaspoons maple extract)
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups peanut butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups oatmeal (I use half quick cooking and regular oats)
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
  • Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl using an electric mixer at medium speed cream the butter with both sugars and vanilla until no sugar granules remain (about 4 minutes).
  • Add in the peanut butter and beat until combined.
  • Add in eggs and beat until combined.
  • In a bowl combine the flour with baking soda and oats; add to the creamed mixture and mix on low speed until combined.
  • Mix in chocolate chips.
  • Transfer and spread into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for 22-25 minutes or until JUST set (do not overbake).
  • Cool then cut into squares.

WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE BARS WITH OATMEAL AND CRANBERRY



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A friend of my daughter's made these white chocolate chip cookie bars, and they are now one of my daughter's favorites.

Provided by Beth

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Cranberry

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
salt
3 cups oatmeal
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup white chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla extract; continue mixing until well blended.
  • Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to sugar mixture; mix well. Stir in oats, cranberries, and white chocolate chips. Pour into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bars comes out clean, 25 to 28 minutes.
  • Remove baking pan from the oven and let stand for 30 minutes. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Cholesterol 37.4 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 140.4 mg, Sugar 20.7 g

OATMEAL RAISIN CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS



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One of my favorite cookie bar recipes! These are gooey and moist (as long as they are not overbaked), and I love the combination of ingredients, sweet and somewhat spicy! I found the recipe on a travel and lodging directory. It is a specialty recipe of the Creekside Inn Bed and Breakfast in Paradise, Pennsylvania.

Provided by truebrit

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 3/4 cups old fashioned oats
1 cup raisins
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda and spices; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix butter and brown sugar.
  • Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
  • Gradually add flour mixture and oats alternately while mixing on low speed.
  • Stir in the raisins and chocolate chips by hand.
  • Spread mixture into a greased 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes (until almost firm, but still slightly soft in center).
  • When cool, cut into bars.

OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP SNACK BARS



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This is a mix between a granola bar and a cookie. It is much healthier and fresher than any store-bought bars.

Provided by KenzieKook

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup unsweetened applesauce
¼ cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 egg white
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup whole wheat flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups rolled oats
½ cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk applesauce, brown sugar, white sugar, egg white, oil, milk, and vanilla extract together.
  • Stir flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a separate bowl; add to the applesauce mixture. Stir in oats and chocolate chips. Spread dough evenly into an ungreased 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into 16 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 63.8 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS



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This is a great recipe to have in your collection. All of the ingredients are common staples so you don't have to run out to the store to enjoy these chocolate chip-packed bars. --Peggy Fleming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons molasses
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in molasses and vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture until well combined. Stir in chocolate chips and pecans., Spread in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 28-32 minutes or until golden brown and edges pull away from sides of pan. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts :

NO-BAKE OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE BARS



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These no-bake cereal bars are just as indulgent as a cookie and perfect for a snack.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups Chocolate Cheerios™ cereal
1 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup creamy cookie butter or cookie spread
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Line bottom and sides of 8-inch square pan with foil or parchment paper. Spray foil with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix cereal and oats; set aside.
  • In large microwavable bowl, microwave cookie butter, honey and brown sugar uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until mixture is boiling and slightly thickened.
  • Pour over cereal mixture in bowl; stir until evenly coated. Gently stir in chocolate chips. Using buttered back of spoon, press mixture very firmly in pan. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until firm enough to cut.
  • For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store covered at room temperature up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHIP OATMEAL BARS



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Make and share this Double Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 32m

Yield 16 to 20 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup chocolate chips
1 1/2-2 cups chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Grease a 9x13 baking pan.
  • Cream butter or margarine with both sugars.
  • Add egg and mix well.
  • Add vanilla and continue mixing.
  • Sift together flour soda, baking powder and salt.
  • Add to creamed ingredients, mix well.
  • Add oats and continue mixing.
  • Add 1 cup chocolate chips until well blended.
  • With a large spoon, drop six large mounds into prepared baking pan.
  • Cut a piece of plastic wrap large enough to cover pan.
  • Place plastic wrap over mounds and press with your hand to spread the dough evenly; cover the entire pan with dough.
  • Remove plastic wrap.
  • Bake at 350° for 15-17 minutes or until light brown--Do not over bake.
  • Remove pan from oven and turn off oven.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 to 2 cups chocolate chips over the baked bars.
  • Return to cooling oven for 30 seconds.
  • Remove pan from oven.
  • Use a plastic spatula to spread the melted chocolate until it completely covers the bars.
  • Place in refrigerator until chocolate is cold and firm.
  • Cut into squares.

OATMEAL PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS



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Chewy oatmeal bars with just the right amount of peanut butter and generous with the chocolate chips.

Provided by Andrea P.

Categories     Dessert

Time 42m

Yield 1 bar, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup flour
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, oats, baking soda and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, beat together the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar and white sugar.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  • Slowly add the dry ingredients and mix until no white streaks remain.
  • Fold in 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips.
  • Press mixture into prepared pan. Scatter remaining 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips on top. Gently press into dough.
  • Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 22-25 minutes, or until lightly browned on top and around the edges.
  • Remove pan from oven to a wire rack.
  • Cool completely and cut into 24 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.9, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 25.7, Sodium 129.8, Carbohydrate 22, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 14.2, Protein 4

PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP OATMEAL COOKIE BARS



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I was restless and bored one night and couldn't sleep so I decided to bake something. After raiding the kitchen this is what I threw together. I love that it has a mild sweetness and isn't over powering. So, if you prefer really sweet things I suggest you add more sugar. I also love how light these are.

Provided by Alyx7460

Categories     Breads

Time 1h

Yield 24-26 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups baking mix
1 cup quick oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup chocolate chips
1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (Separated)
1 (15 ounce) can packed pumpkin
1 egg
1 cup milk
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup toasted chopped pecans
powdered sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In large bowl add baking mix, oats, baking powder, chocolate chips, and the tablesppon of pumpkin pie spice. Stir until combined.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together pumpkin, teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice, egg, milk, and sugar until smooth.
  • Stir in pecans.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until combined.
  • Spoon minture into greased 9 X 13inch pan and bake for 25 mins or until toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • Allow "cake" to cool slightly and transfer from pan to wire rack to continue cooling.
  • When cool slice width wise into 1/2 inch strips and then in half length wise.
  • Place evenly on cookie sheet(s) and bake for an additonal 10-15 minutes
  • Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar.
  • Allow the cookies to cool completely and enjoy!

OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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My family loves this peanut butter cookie bars recipe-oatmeal, brownie bars, peanuts-it's made from all our favorite things! Oatmeal, peanut butter and chocolate chips make these bars a big hit with kids of all ages. Since I always have these basic ingredients on hand, I can whip up a batch anytime. -Patricia Staudt, Marble Rock, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
ICING:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugars and peanut butter until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture and mix well. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. , Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over the top. Cool completely. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

OATMEAL BUTTERSCOTCH CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS



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I got this recipe off of the back of a generic butterscotch chip wrapper. I added some ingredients (I don't like plain butterscotch cookies) and they turned out really good!

Provided by ChipotleChick

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 12 bars, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup softened butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups uncooked quick oats
1 1/2 cups butterscotch chips
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Grease a 9x13 inch cake pan.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine butter, sugars, and eggs.
  • Beat until creamy.
  • Blend in four mixture and oats.
  • Pour in 3/4 cups of butterscotch chips and 3/4 cups chocolate chips.
  • Spread batter into cake pan.
  • Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Let cool and cut into bars.

OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS



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Make and share this Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 30m

Yield 48 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup Crisco
2 tablespoons molasses
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 large eggs
3 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped nuts
1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips (2 cups)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease 15 x 10 or 13 x 9-inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, beat brown sugar and shortening until light and fluffy.
  • Add molasses, vanilla and eggs; blend well.
  • Stir in oats, flour, baking soda and salt; blend well.
  • Stir in nuts and chocolate chips.
  • Spread in greased pan.
  • Bake at 350°F.
  • for 20 to 25 minutes or until light golden brown and center is set.
  • Cool slightly. Cut into bars.
  • Serve warm or cool.
  • Yield: 48 bars Enjoy!

AMAZING OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS



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Gooey oatmeal chocolate chip bars. Whenever I take them into work, they disappear!

Provided by cicada77

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 (3.5 ounce) package vanilla pudding mix
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 ¾ cups quick oats
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in a bowl until creamy; beat in eggs until smooth. Stir pudding mix into creamed mixture, followed by vanilla extract. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl and stir flour mixture into moist ingredients. Mix oats and chocolate chips into dough. Press dough into prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 25 minutes. Let cool before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.4 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 224.9 mg, Sugar 21.9 g

Tips:

  • Use old-fashioned oats for a chewier texture.
  • Toast the oats before baking for a deeper flavor.
  • Use a combination of brown sugar and white sugar for a richer flavor.
  • Add a pinch of salt to the dough to balance the sweetness.
  • Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor.
  • Bake the bars until they are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into bars.

Conclusion:

These chocolate chip oatmeal bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. They are also a great way to use up leftover oats. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a batch of these delicious bars ready to enjoy.

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