Chocolate Filled Walnut Oatmeal Bars Recipe

Indulge in these irresistible Chocolate-Filled Walnut Oatmeal Bars! Perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or a cozy night in, these bars offer a delightful combination of chewy oatmeal, rich chocolate, and crunchy walnuts. Easy to make and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser, this recipe is your new go-to for delicious baked treats. #oatmealbars #chocolaterecipe #walnutrecipe #holidaybaking #desserts #easyrecipe #cookies

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 189.5 kcal
Protein 6g
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Ingredients for Chocolate Filled Walnut Oatmeal Bars

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How to Make Chocolate Filled Walnut Oatmeal Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and ¾ cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups rolled oats, 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Stir in 1 cup chopped walnuts.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Set aside 2 cups of the dough.
  8. Press the remaining dough evenly into an ungreased 15 ½ x 10 ½ x 1-inch jelly-roll pan.
  9. Prepare the chocolate filling (see below).
  10. Spread the chocolate filling evenly over the pressed dough.
  11. Crumble the reserved 2 cups of dough evenly over the chocolate filling.
  12. Sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup chopped walnuts.
  13. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  14. Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into bars.
  15. Cut into approximately 4 dozen bars.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

58g

Fat

22g

Carbs

8g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chocolate Filled Walnut Oatmeal Bars?

Chocolate Filled Walnut Oatmeal Bars takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chocolate Filled Walnut Oatmeal Bars?

Chocolate Filled Walnut Oatmeal Bars has approximately 189.5 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 14 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chocolate Filled Walnut Oatmeal Bars?

The key ingredients for Chocolate Filled Walnut Oatmeal Bars are Butter, Light Brown Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla Extract, Powdered Instant Coffee, Quick Cooking Rolled Oats. See the full list with measurements above.

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