Fudge Filled Nutty Oatmeal Bars Recipe

Name: Fudge Filled Nutty Oatmeal Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups dark brown sugar, packed; 2 eggs; 2 tsp. vanilla extract; 1 tsp. powdered instant coffee; 3 cups quick-cooking oats; 2-1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1-1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped; 1 tbsp. butter; 4 oz. unsweetened baking chocolate, broken into pieces; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk; 2 tsp. vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups dark brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. powdered instant coffee
3 cups quick-cooking oats
2-1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1-1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
1 tbsp. butter
4 oz. unsweetened baking chocolate, broken into pieces
1/2 cup sugar
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
2 tsp. vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Beat together butter and brown sugar until creamy.
3
Add eggs, vanilla and instant coffee.
4
Beat well.
5
Stir together oats, flour, baking soda, salt and 1 cup walnuts.
6
Gradually add oat mixture to butter mixture, beating well until blended (batter will be stiff, stir by hand if necessary at this point).
7
Remove 2 cups of the dough and set aside.
8
Press remaining dough into bottom of 15-1/2x10-1/2-inch jelly roll pan.
9
Filling: In medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter.
10
Add chocolate.
11
Cook, stirring, until smooth.
12
Stir in sugar and sweetened condensed milk.
13
Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and sugar is dissolved.
14
Remove from heat.
15
Stir in vanilla.
16
Spread chocolate filling over crust in jelly roll pan.
17
Sprinkle reserved dough over filling.
18
Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup walnuts over all.
19
Bake 25 minutes or until top is golden brown.
20
Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
21
Serve cut into bars.

1857

kcal

Calories

Fat

243

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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
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 butter, softened, 2 cups dark brown sugar, packed, 2 eggs, 2 tsp. vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Fudge Filled Nutty Oatmeal Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fudge Filled Nutty Oatmeal Bars

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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