Description
Indulge in these luxurious Oatmeal Fudge Bars with a buttery oat base and a glossy chocolate fudge topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Flaky sea salt, for finishing
- Optional: 1/3 cup toasted chopped nuts or shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch square pan with parchment, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Combine oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt in a bowl. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture holds together.
- Press the oat mixture evenly into the prepared pan, compacting it into a uniform layer about 1/2 inch thick. Bake for 15–18 minutes, until edges turn golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Place chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter in a heatproof bowl. Warm gently until smooth and glossy. Stir in vanilla off the heat.
- Pour the warm fudge over the warm oat base and spread to the edges. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and nuts if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until the fudge is firm to the touch.
- Lift from pan using the parchment overhang and slice into bars.
Notes
For a chocolate that shines, avoid overheating. Use chopped nuts for added texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg