Oatmeal Chocolate Goodness Bars

This is a fabulous, quick recipe that has it all: oatmeal cookie and gooey chocolate covering. No one will say, 'None for me, thanks.'

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 246 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 ½ cups rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with aluminum foil.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; gradually blend into the creamed mixture. Stir in the oats. Press the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm and lightly toasted at the edges. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave or in a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, stirring frequently until smooth. Spread over bars. Cool completely before cutting into squares.