May 23, 2012

Oatmeal Fudge Crumble Bars

oatmeal fudge crumble bars

I *love* having an excuse to bake – I really do not need much convincing.  So when my husband requests treats to bring to a group he is working with – I am more than happy to oblige.  The hard part for me is picking out what to make.  These beauties have been on my pinterest dessert board for a while now – so they seemed like the perfect treat to make for a group.   The crunch oatmeal crust and topping and the gooey, chocolaty centers were a perfect dessert treat.   Enjoy! 

oatmeal fudge crumble bars 2

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 3 cups oats

fudge layer:

  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1 can (15 oz.) Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325. Grease and flour a 9×13 pan.

2. In a large bowl sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

3. In large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time and beat until combined. Add vanilla and mix well.

4. Add the sifted flour mixture and mix until combined. Stir in oatmeal.

5. Gently spread 2/3 crust into bottom of prepared pan. Reserve the rest for topping.

6. To make the fudge layer: Over medium-Low heat, melt together chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, 2 tablespoons butter, and salt. Stir until smooth. Remove mixture from heat and stir in vanilla.

7. Evenly pour filling mixture onto crust but keeping filling about a 1/4 inch away from side of pan so it does not stick to side while baking.  Evenly dollup top of filling with remaining oat mixture. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until topping is light brown and fudge layer set but not solid.

8. Cool in pan on rack until set before cutting.  Keep stored in airtight container.

Source: Erin’s Food Files

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