Fudgy Oatmeal bars

By jab120638

Ingredients

• 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
• 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

Details

Servings 16
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 70mins
Adapted from bakedbyanintrovert.com

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a 9x9-inch pan with aluminum foil and spray lightly with cooking spray.
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 ½ 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.
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.
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.

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