Oatmeal Bars

By Addie

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"My friends, family, and coworkers are always asking me to make these bars—this is one of my most popular recipes!" —Deb Witschger, Cincinnati, Ohio

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup light-brown sugar
• 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 cups quick oats
• 1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

2. In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt together. In a large bowl, beat sugar and butter on medium-high speed until fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Reduce speed to low and beat in milk, then flour mixture. Stir in oats and 1 cup of the chocolate chips.

3. Spread batter into prepared baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees F for 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack. Microwave remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips for 30 seconds; stir until smooth and drizzle over bars. Cut into squares.