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Salted Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Bars

Crispy corners. Soft, chewy centers. Mixed in one bowl. Salted Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Bars are the perfect antidote to the stay-at-home blues.
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bars, Dark Chocolate, Oatmeal
Servings: 16 (smallish) squares
Calories: 178kcal
Author: The Subversive Table | Lis Lam

Equipment

  • 8x8 Baking Pan
  • Hand Mixer

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup oatmeal (not the quick cooking kind)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt (for sprinkling on top)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F/175C. Generously butter an 8x8 baking pan and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars with a hand mixer until fluffy and light in color, about 4-6 minutes.
  • Add egg and vanilla. Combine until just mixed.
  • Add flour, oats, baking powder, and salt. Beat until the mixture comes together. Add chocolate chips and mix well with spatula. The batter will be thick and stiff.
  • Spread evenly into the baking pan. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Bake until corners are slightly browned and crispy looking and the center is set, about 18-22 minutes.
  • Set aside to cool for 10 minutes. Cut into squares and enjoy!

Notes

*Cut into 16 smallish squares or 9 giant ones.  Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 193IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg