Fudge Nut Oatmeal Bars

Sliced almonds and almond extract give these chocolatey oatmeal bars an extra nutty flavor.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 297 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup sliced almonds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 3

Beat 1 cup butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Stir in eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; mix well. Combine oats, flour, sliced almonds, baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt in another bowl; stir into butter mixture until batter is just mixed. Spread 2/3 batter into a 10x15-inch rimmed baking sheet.

Step 4

Heat chocolate chips, condensed milk, 2 tablespoons butter, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a saucepan over medium heat until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in remaining 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Spread chocolate mixture into baking sheet over oat batter. Spoon remaining 1/3 oat batter over chocolate.