The Best Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars

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