CHOCOLATE FILLED WALNUT-OATMEAL BARS

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Chocolate Filled Walnut-Oatmeal Bars image

this is a great bar that will fill almost any need. Christmas cookie trays, showers, pot-luck's and family munching.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 4 dozen, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
2 cups packed light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon powdered instant coffee
3 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts, divided
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
2/3 cup hershey's cocoa powder
1/4 cup sugar
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F Beat butter and brown sugar in large bowl until well blended.
  • Add eggs, vanilla and instant coffee and beat until fluffy.
  • Stir together oats, flour, baking soda, salt and 1 cup walnuts; gradually stir into butter mixture with spoon (Dough will be thick).
  • Set aside 2 cups dough.
  • Press remaining dough evenly onto bottom of ungreased 15-1/2x10-1/2x1-inch jelly-roll pan.
  • Prepare CHOCOLATE FILLING; spread evenly over dough.
  • Crumble reserved dough evenly over filling. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup walnuts. Bake 25 minutes or until top is golden brown (chocolate will be soft).
  • Cool completely in pan on wire rack; cut into bars.
  • About 4 dozen bars.
  • CHOCOLATE FILLING: Melt butter in medium saucepan over low heat. Stir in cocoa and sugar. Add sweetened condensed milk; cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and thick. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.

Mary Akomolafe
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect balance of chocolate and oatmeal. I love that they're also a healthy snack.


Muhammad Sahan
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These are my go-to dessert when I'm short on time. They're quick and easy to make, and they're always a hit.


Dr Ghulam Yaseen Mona Qadri Official
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste fresh.


Abu Daniyal
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of chocolate, nuts, and even dried fruit. It's always a winner.


Sandra Olibrice
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I made these for my kids' lunchboxes and they were a big hit. They're a healthy and filling snack that's also delicious.


Zhyeire
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These were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.


Rana Rana
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and chewy. I love the chocolate filling and the oatmeal bars are the perfect texture. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Natalie Carr
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Meh. They were okay, but I wouldn't make them again.


Radane Shak
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These are so good! The chocolate filling is rich and creamy, and the oatmeal bars are chewy and satisfying. I'm definitely adding this recipe to my favorites.


Ellina Mandala
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Not a fan of walnuts, so I used pecans instead. Turned out great!


Mashooq Kumar
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, even though I used dark chocolate. I think next time I'll try using less chocolate or adding some tart fruit to balance out the sweetness.


Fati Hilal
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Easy to follow recipe that yielded a delicious treat! Perfect for a quick and yummy breakfast or snack. Highly recommend!


King Ahmee
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These were amazing!! I made them for my family and they were a huge hit. The chocolate filling is so decadent and the oatmeal bars are the perfect consistency. I will definitely be making these again.


Vytenis Aleknavičius
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As someone with a nut allergy, I was thrilled to see that this recipe could be easily adapted with sunflower seeds--and it was delightful! I loved the chewiness of the sunflower seeds in place of walnuts, and the chocolate filling was the perfect tou