Best Fudge Nut Oatmeal Bars Recipes

FUDGE-NUT OATMEAL BARS

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Writes Kim Stoller of Smithville, Ohio, "When I make these bars for lunches and snacks, they're gone in a jiffy!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups quick-cooking oats
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
FUDGE FILLING
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine oats, flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture. Spread two-thirds into an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; set aside. , For filling, heat the milk, chocolate chips, butter and salt in a microwave-safe bowl until chips are melted. Remove from the heat; stir in walnuts and vanilla. Spread over top. Drop remaining oat mixture by tablespoonfuls over chocolate. , Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts :

FUDGE NUT OATMEAL BARS

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Whenever I take these bars to an event, I bring along the recipe. People love them! The almond flavoring gives them an extra yum!

Provided by tlindstrom

Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
3 cups quick-cooking oats
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup sliced almonds
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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.
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.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 35.1 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 234.6 mg, Sugar 27.7 g