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Thick chocolate fudge sandwiched between two layers of chewy oatmeal. These fudgy oatmeal bars are a chocolate lover’s dream!

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Sometimes you’re in the mood for chocolate. Decadent fudge chocolate. This recipe will satisfy the most outrageous craving for just that.

I’m going to go ahead and apologize to you because these bars are going to make your pants fit a little tighter. Yep, I’m going in the complete opposite direction of Monday’s recipe.

These fudgy oatmeal bars are rich and decadent. They’re thick, dense, chewy and so fudgy. They make great homemade gifts for anyone who loves chocolate. Know someone who has a birthday coming up? Make them these!

The best part about these bars is they are so simple. Or maybe that’s the worst thing. It’s all too easy to make them over and over again considering how easy they are. Once again, I’m sorry.

fudgy oatmeal bars on white paper

Most of you already have all the ingredients to make these fudgy oatmeal bars. They require mostly staple ingredients: flour, oats, sugar, butter, baking powder and soda, salt, instant coffee, eggs, and chocolate chips. See, you don’t need to make a trip to the store. Just hop on over to your kitchen and whip these up in no time.

Flour, oats, sugar, butter, baking powder, and baking soda get mixed together to make a crunchy, chewy crust. Press a little more than half the mixture into the bottom a 9×9-inch pan lined with foil. The remaining mixture will go over the top of the chocolate filling.

The bars take about 30 to 45 minutes to bake. Make sure not to overbake them. The bars will puff up and the edges will brown slightly. The center will deflate some as they cool.

It’s important to let them cool to room temperature for close to an hour before removing them from the pan to slice them.

I’m certain this simple decadent recipe will be a welcome treat for anyone who loves chocolate.

close up of fudgy oatmeal bars

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Fudgy Oatmeal Bars

Fudgy Oatmeal Bars

Yield: 16 bars
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 43 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 8 minutes

Thick chocolate fudge sandwiched between two layers of chewy oatmeal. These fudgy oatmeal bars are a chocolate lover’s dream!

Ingredients

For the crust

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup quick cooking oats
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the filling

  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon instant decaf coffee granules
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a 9x9-inch pan with aluminum foil and spray lightly with cooking spray.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir with a whisk to combine. Stir in the melted butter until combined. Set aside 1/2 cup of the mixture to use for the topping. Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 8 minutes until light golden brown. Cool completely.
  3. Make the filling: In a small mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, coffee granules, and salt. Stir with a whisk to combine. Place chocolate and butter in a large heat-proof bowl set over a pot of barely simmering water. Stir with a silicone spatula until chocolate has melted completely. Remove from heat. Whisk in the eggs, one at a time. Stir in the flour mixture until combined. Pour over the cooled crust. Sprinkle the top with the remaining oatmeal mixture.
  4. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the edges are set and have browned lightly. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 1 hour. Remove from pan and cut into squares.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 328 Total Fat: 17g Saturated Fat: 10g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 6g Cholesterol: 58mg Sodium: 105mg Carbohydrates: 45g Net Carbohydrates: 0g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 29g Sugar Alcohols: 0g Protein: 4g
Nutritional values are automatically calculated by Nutritionix and should be used as a general guide only. For accurate values, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients you used for the recipe.
© Jen Sobjack
Cuisine: American / Category: Brownies & Bars

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    • Jen Sobjack says

      No, you don’t have to use coffee granules if you don’t want to. I should mention that you can’t taste the coffee. It’s there to enhance the flavor of the chocolate.

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  2. Fallgirl says

    Just made these for a grad party. They are so decedent! They are fudgy and the hint of coffee is perfect. My only small recommendation might be to cut the squares to serve 20 rather than 16, since the squares are a generous size. 5 out of 5 stars !!

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  11. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    Sometimes life just calls for something deliciously decadent! And when it does, these bars look PERFECT to fill that need! Seriously, these look CRAZY YUM! These are oatmeal bars totally taken to the next level! LOVING the rich chocolate fudge center! Pinned! Cheers to a day as fabulous as these bars!

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  14. Jessica @ Sweetest Menu says

    These bars look INCREDIBLE! I just love that chocolate fudgy filling and that thick oatmeal crust! Love!

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