Oatmeal Chocolate Fudge Bars

Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistible Oatmeal Chocolate Fudge Bars, a perfect fusion of chewy oatmeal goodness and rich, velvety chocolate fudge. This recipe features a buttery oatmeal base and crumble topping made with rolled oats, brown sugar, and a hint of vanilla, sandwiching a luscious chocolate fudge layer made from semi-sweet chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick bake, these decadent bars are the ideal dessert for parties, potlucks, or cozy family nights. Whether served warm or at room temperature, their delectable combination of hearty texture and gooey chocolate will have everyone reaching for seconds. Don't forget to bookmark this crowd-pleasing treat — it’s sure to become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for fudge filling)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for fudge filling)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter, 1 cup of light brown sugar, and 0.5 cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 3

Mix in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and 2 large eggs until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 0.5 teaspoons of baking soda, and 0.25 teaspoons of salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until fully incorporated.

Step 6

Fold in 3 cups of rolled oats until well mixed. Set aside.

Step 7

In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine 14 ounces of sweetened condensed milk, 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips, and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter (for fudge filling). Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and melted.

Step 8

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (for fudge filling).

Step 9

Press two-thirds of the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish to form an even base layer.

Step 10

Pour the chocolate fudge mixture evenly over the oatmeal base and spread it out with a spatula.

Step 11

Crumble the remaining oatmeal mixture over the top of the fudge layer, leaving parts of the chocolate exposed.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

Step 13

Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This may take up to 2-3 hours to fully set.

Step 14

Once cooled, slice into 16 bars and serve. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1716.7 grams (1716.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6788

Total Fat 272.80g	350%
Saturated Fat 155.30g	777%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 817mg	272%
Sodium 1941mg	84%
Total Carbohydrate 1044.60g	380%
Dietary Fiber 53.30g	190%
Total Sugars 699.20g
Protein 126.80g	254%

Vitamin D 126IU	629%
Calcium 1495mg	115%
Iron 31mg	173%
Potassium 3144mg	67%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.4%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 58.5%