No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie Bars Recipe

American · Dessert · 20 min total

These no-bake chocolate oatmeal cookie bars are a quick and easy dessert that combines rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and hearty oats for a satisfying treat.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides.
2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Stir frequently until butter is melted and mixture comes to a gentle boil.
3. Let boil for 1 minute without stirring, then remove from heat.
4. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
5. Add oats and chocolate chips, stirring until well combined.
6. Transfer mixture to prepared pan and press firmly into an even layer using a spatula or your hands.
7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm. Lift out using parchment overhang, cut into 16 bars, and serve.

Tips

• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
• For a crunchier texture, use old-fashioned rolled oats instead of quick-cooking oats.
• Substitute almond butter or sunflower seed butter for peanut butter if needed.

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