Chocolate Filled Oatmeal Bars Recipe

Name: Chocolate Filled Oatmeal Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup margarine; 2 cups packed light brown sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon powdered instant coffee; 3 cups quick-cooking oats; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Chocolate filling; 1/2 cup margarine; 2/3 cup cocoa; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Servings: persons

1 cup margarine
2 cups packed light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon powdered instant coffee
3 cups quick-cooking oats
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Chocolate filling
1/2 cup margarine
2/3 cup cocoa
1/2 cup sugar
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a jelly roll pan (10x15 or so).
2
In large mixer bowl cream margarine and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla and instant coffee.
3
Combine oats, flour, baking soda and salt. Gradually add to creamed mixture.
4
Batter will be stiff, stir in last part by hand, if necessary.
5
Reserve approximately 2 cups dough. Press remainder evenly over bottom of jelly roll pan.
6
Prepare chocolate filling:.
7
Melt margarine in medium saucepan over low heat.
8
Stir in cocoa and sugar.
9
Add sweetened condensed milk.
10
Cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and thick.
11
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
12
Spread filling over oatmeal mixture in pan. Sprinkle reserved oatmeal mixture over chocolate.
13
Bake 25 minutes or until top is golden brown. Chocolate will stay soft.

1178

kcal

Calories

Fat

245

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup margarine, 2 cups packed light brown sugar, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Filled Oatmeal Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chocolate Filled Oatmeal Bars

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Variations & substitutions

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