Cookie bars are the way to go when it comes to serving a dessert. Bring them to parties or make a quick batch for the week. I love that you can cut them to any size that fits your needs. Some blog favorites are these cherry pie bars, Neiman Marcus bars, and my new favorite, congo bars.
Oatmeal Fudge Bars
Oatmeal fudge bars are a thick and decadent cookie bar filled with rich fudge in the middle. The oatmeal cookie layers are buttery, sweet, and full of oats and it’s used as both the base and top layer of the bars. Then there’s the homemade fudge layer in the middle. Chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk create a gooey chocolatey fudge. Every bite is unforgettably delicious! Any dessert that uses oats and chocolate somehow creates the best treats! The texture from the oats is a match made in heaven with sweet chocolate. These bars remind me of my oatmeal chocolate chip bars and my favorite oatmeal cookies. But if you’re really wanting a chocolatey treat full of oats, make these no-bake cookies! They are incredible!
Ingredients You’ll Need To Make Them
These oatmeal fudge bars use all of your standard baking ingredients. Just make sure to have the sweetened condensed milk on hand for the fudge layer. Plan ahead so you can whip up a delicious batch of these yummy bars. Everyone who tastes them will thank you! Check out the recipe card below for exact measurements.
Unsalted Butter: I used unsalted butter for these cookies. Let it sit out and come to room temperature before you use it so that it mixes in nicely with no lumps. Granulated Sugar: This is what makes these cookies perfectly sweet! Brown Sugar: You can use dark or light brown sugar. Large Eggs: I always use large eggs when I am baking. Let your eggs come to room temperature (with your butter) before mixing them in. Vanilla Extract: Adding a splash of vanilla is always a good idea! Quick Oats: Quick oats work perfectly in this recipe. See my tips below for using rolled oats. Flour: I used all-purpose flour for these bars. Salt: Enhances the sweetness of the bars. Baking Soda: This helps the oatmeal cookie base spread.
Fudge Layer
Sweetened Condensed Milk: Helps create the perfect fudge layer. Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: Use milk chocolate chips if you prefer but I love semi-sweet in this recipe. Unsalted Butter: Helps achieve a shiny smooth fudge. Salt: To enhance the sweet chocolate flavor. Vanilla: Adds more flavor to the fudge.
Oatmeal Fudge Bars Recipe
Oatmeal fudge bars have been loved by so many! Even Starbucks put them on their menu for a short time and people couldn’t get enough of them. Myself included! If Starbucks loved these enough to create them, then I knew I had to do the same! And you are going to love the results because this oatmeal fudge bar recipe is hands down the BEST!
Oatmeal Bar Layer
Fudge Layer
Salt: If you use salted butter instead of unsalted, reduce the amount of salt added to 1/4 teaspoon. Don’t Overbake: Don’t overbake these! The cookie dough on top should be puffy and matte, not shine on it. The edges should just barely be light golden brown. The bars will continue to cook as they cool and finish setting up. Fudge: If there is too much fudge for your liking then you may cut the fudge ingredients in half for a thinner layer. Use an offset spatula to spread the fudge into a thin, even layer across the dough. Oats: You may use rolled oats instead of quick oats, but I recommend pulsing them in a food processor or blender 4-5 times to break them up. If you don’t they will end up being very chewy. Allow to Cool: The hardest part of making oatmeal fudge bars is waiting for them to cool down. They smell so good that you’ll want to cut into them right away! But if you want bars with clean-cut edges, you’ll need to have a little patience and wait until they are cool.
At Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days. In the Refrigerator: Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. In the Freezer: Oatmeal fudge bars can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Leave them at room temperature overnight to thaw.
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