These family-favorite Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars can be ready to eat in just 20 minutes. They’re a perfect combination of sweet and just a tiny bit of salty. Absolutely irresistible!
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It’s a rare person that doesn’t love an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie! Am I right? Well, good news! These Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars are like your favorite oatmeal chocolate chip cookie but in bar form.
In other words, way less time-consuming to make but every bit as delicious! And who’s going to complain about a tasty dessert that takes all of 20 minutes to mix up and bake? You really can’t beat that!
Why We Love Chocolate Oatmeal Bars
- Easy to Make. These bars are made using just one mixing bowl, making the prep work and cleanup minimal.
- Simple Ingredients. Uses basic pantry staples, so you likely already have what you need on hand.
- Quick Dessert Idea. From start to finish, these bars only take 20 minutes! Perfect for when you are short are time or want something sweet on the fly.
- Budget-Friendly. One of my favorite inexpensive desserts! And it’s great for larger groups too since one batch makes 18 to 24 bars.
Ingredients Needed For Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars
- Flour. I use all-purpose but you could also substitute with gluten-free all-purpose too.
- White Sugar.
- Salt.
- Baking Powder.
- Baking Soda.
- Brown Sugar.
- Quick Cooking Oatmeal. I have never tried substituting this for any other kind of oats, but a reader mentioned in the comments that she used old-fashioned oats and it worked well.
- Chocolate Chips. I love using dark chocolate chips but they are delicious with milk or semi-sweet chocolate too.
- Egg.
- Canola Oil. You can also use another neutral oil such as vegetable oil. I have also substituted melted coconut oil as well and we really liked that. However, they will have a slightly different taste if using coconut oil.
- Vanilla.
How to Make Oatmeal Cookie Bars
STEP 1: Mix the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda together.
STEP 2: Stir in the brown sugar, oatmeal, and chocolate chips.
STEP 3: Mix in the egg, oil, and vanilla.
STEP 4: Press into an un-greased 9×13 pan.
STEP 5: Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees.
Storing and Freezing Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Store leftover cookie bars in an airtight container on the counter for up to 5 days.
To freeze, allow the bars to cool completely then place them in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag.
Variations of Oatmeal Cookie Bars
Chocolate. You can use dark chocolate, semi-sweet or milk chocolate. And I think white chocolate chips could be really delicious too!
Double It. To feed a large group, use a jelly roll pan and double the recipe.
More Easy Dessert Recipes You’ll Love
- Blonde Brownies- the best chocolate chip brownies
- Super Moist Chocolate Cake (no eggs, no butter, no milk)
- Fresh Strawberry Yogurt Cake
- Easy Apple Dumpling Dessert
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 c. flour
- 6 tbsp. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 c. brown sugar
- 1 c. quick cooking oatmeal
- 1/2 c. chocolate chips
- 1 egg slightly beaten
- 1/2 c. canola oil
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
Instructions
- Combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
- Mix in brown sugar, oatmeal and chocolate chips.
- Add egg, oil and vanilla. Mix thoroughly.
- Press into un-greased 9×13 pan. (Yes, no need to grease your pan!)
- Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
JoAnn
Hi, I was wondering if you can substitute applesauce for the canola oil? Thanks!
JoAnn
Lydia Beiler
I’m not sure if it would work well in this recipe or not as the oil is such a “main ingredient”. If you try it, I’d love to know how it turned out!
Nanalin
This is a simple, quick and inexpensive cookie bar recipe that is so delicious!
I made 5 pans yesterday for a church function and everyone enjoyed them.
Subsituted butterscotch chips for the chocolate chips. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Lydia Beiler
You are so welcome, Nanalin! I’m thrilled to hear they were such a hit. And I love the idea of substituting butterscotch chips for a fun new twist.