Chocolate Oatmeal Bars (Crumb Bars)

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Easy chocolate oatmeal bars recipe, homemade with simple ingredients. These crumble or crumb bars are are rich and fudgy with a chewy texture.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: Bars

Calories: 316kcal

In a large mixing bowl, add butter, vanilla, egg and mix everything together.
Add granulated sugar and brown sugar and mix again.
Add flour and mix until smooth.
Add oats and mix until until you have a thick lumpy mixture.
Spread this mixture in a square pan (Dimensions: 8x8), lined with foil paper and sprayed with oil or lined with parchment paper. Be sure to reserve a third of the mixture for the top.
Use a spatula to spread out the batter evenly and press it down tightly. Keep aside.

In a separate bowl, add chocolate chips, butter, condensed milk.
Heat in the microwave and mix until mixture is smooth.
Pour this chocolate mixture on top of the oatmeal layer and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
Stick chopped figs on top of this chocolate layer.
Spoon reserved oatmeal mixture randomly on top of the figs but don't spread it out.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 23-25 minutes or until oatmeal mixture is golden brown on top.
Allow this to cool for 20-30 minutes. Then, use a sharp knife to cut slices. Enjoy.

Chilling in the fridge for 1-2 hours makes it easier to cut perfect crisp square slices.
Use both, granulated and brown sugar, for best texture.
Remember to reserve some of the oatmeal mixture for the topping.
The figs are optional and can be omitted or replaced with other dried fruits of your choice.
All ingredients must be at room temperature to allow even mixing.
Sweetened condensed milk cannot be replaced with evaporated milk because they are not the same.
Read additional tips and variations above.
Leftovers can be stored at room temperature in a sealed container for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.