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Chewy Oatmeal Bars with White Chocolate Chips Recipe

Chewy Oatmeal Bars with White Chocolate Chips

Soft, chewy oatmeal cookie bars packed with white chocolate chips and baked in a 9 x 13-inch pan. They are simple enough for a weekday treat and special enough for a dessert table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup (226 g) Unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (213 g) Packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) Granulated sugar
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups (188 g) All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Mix-Ins
  • 3 cups (approximately 270 g) Quick-cooking rolled oats
  • 1 cup (170 g) White chocolate chips

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment, leaving a little overhang for easy lifting.
  2. Beat the softened butter, packed light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and creamy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition, then blend in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix these dry ingredients into the butter mixture.
  5. Stir in the quick-cooking oats and white chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  6. Press or spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned and the center looks set but still soft.
  7. Cool the bars completely in the pan for at least 30 minutes before cutting. Slice into about 24 bars and serve.

Notes

Do not overbake; the bars firm as they cool and remain chewier when the center is slightly soft at removal. Quick-cooking oats provide the classic texture, while old-fashioned oats may be substituted for a more pronounced oat texture and slightly thicker bars.