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Oatmeal Brownie Bars

The combination of fudgy brownies and crispy oatmeal crust is irresistible in these Oatmeal Brownie Bars! This is a fun twist on already decadent brownies!
Course Brownies, Desserts
Cuisine American
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings 32
Author Amy

Ingredients

  • OATMEAL LAYER:
  • 1 1/4 c flour
  • 1 c. uncooked quick oats
  • 1 c. brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2/3 c. butter no substitutes
  • BROWNIE LAYER
  • 1/3 c. butter
  • 3 oz. unsweetened baking chocolate
  • 1 1/4 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 T. milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • For the crust add flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt to a food processor. Cut 2/3 cup cold butter into small pieces. Add to food processor. Pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Reserve 1 1/4 cups oatmeal mixture. Spread remaining oatmeal mixture into greased 9" x 13" pan. Press gently. Bake 10 minutes.
  • For the brownies melt unsweetened chocolate and 1/3 cup butter in the microwave in 45 second intervals.
  • Add sugar, eggs, milk and vanilla to mixing bowl. Beat until well mixed. While mixing gradually pour chocolate/butter mixture into wet ingredients.
  • Add flour and baking powder to wet ingredients. Mix.
  • Pour brownie batter over oatmeal crust. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Sprinkle remaining oatmeal crumbs over brownies. Press gently.
  • Bake 15-18 minutes.
  • Cool. Cut into bars.