Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars Recipe for Soft, Mess-Free Snacks

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies have long been a favorite. The hearty oats paired with sweet milk chocolate always feel like a small indulgence. This bar version puts the same comforting flavors into an easy pan-baked treat—no scooping or individual baking required. I’ve used my mom’s classic cookie inspiration for years and wanted a simpler, one-pan option. These bars are soft, moist, buttery, and loaded with oats and chocolate—perfect for lunches, picnics, gifts, or a casual Sunday night dessert.

Below is the simple method to make these chewy chocolate chip oatmeal bars.

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Stir with a fork until evenly mixed.

3. Add 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats to the dry mix and stir to combine.

4. Stir in 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar until distributed through the oat and flour mix.

5. Melt 1 1/4 cups butter and pour it into the bowl. Mix for about one minute so the butter is fully incorporated.
6. Add 2 eggs and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract and mix again. The dough will be crumbly—that’s normal.

7. Fold in 2 1/2 cups chocolate chips. Milk chocolate is recommended for a sweeter bar, but semi-sweet, butterscotch, or cinnamon chips also work well.

8. Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray and press the dough evenly into the pan.

9. Bake for about 20 minutes. Test the center with a toothpick or butter knife — it should come out clean. The bars may look slightly underbaked; that is intentional and keeps them moist and chewy.

10. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into about 16 bars. They can also be enjoyed warm straight from the pan if you prefer.

Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 16 bars

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats

1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar

1 1/4 cups butter, melted

2 eggs

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

2 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.

3. Stir in the oats and brown sugar until evenly mixed.

4. Pour in melted butter and mix for about one minute.

5. Add eggs and vanilla, then mix until the dough comes together; it will be crumbly.

6. Fold in chocolate chips.

7. Press the mixture into a sprayed 9×13-inch pan.

8. Bake 20 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean. Slight underbaking is okay for a moist texture.

9. Cool completely before cutting, or serve warm if preferred.

Recipe from www.jamiecooksitup.net

Recipe adapted from Buns in My Oven.

Today is National Chocolate Chip Day, and several blogger friends contributed chocolate chip recipes. Here are additional ideas and favorites to try alongside these bars—pancakes, cupcakes, cookie bars, pies, and more all highlight the humble chocolate chip in different ways. A few recipes from Jamie Cooks It Up! include chocolate chip pancakes, chewy cookie bars, Chocolate Chip Paradise Pie, s’more bars, caramel s’more bars, Oreo turtle bars, and mint chocolate chip cupcakes.

Thanks for stopping by—enjoy these chewy, chocolate-filled oatmeal bars!