Chocolate-Chip Oatmeal Cookie Bars

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

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Soft-baked oatmeal bars studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips, offering a chewy texture and rich flavor perfect for snacking or dessert. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 37 minutes, layers old-fashioned rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 16, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 22 min Serves 16 American cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Step 2: In another bowl, combine 3/4 cup melted unsalted butter, 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Stir in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the oat mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Step 4: Press the dough evenly into a greased 9x9-inch baking pan and bake for 20-22 minutes until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 5: Cool completely in the pan before cutting into 16 bars to serve.