Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars

https://www.320sycamoreblog.com/2020/05/chocolate-chip-oatmeal-cookie-bars.html

These have quickly become a favorite around here and whip them up in 10 minutes. Soft and chewy in the middle section (I love them like that!) and a little more crispy on the edges for those that think they are not cooked long enough. :) Soooo good. We originally got this recipe from Tastes Better Than Scratch but here is how we make them!

1 cup of butter (2 sticks), softened

1 cup light brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 1/2 cups flour

2 cups old fashioned oats (I have used quick oats too and they are fine too)

2 cups of chocolate chips (we love a combo of semi-sweet and white but really, whatever you have on hand)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9 x 13 in. pan (I have also used a 10X15 pan -- they will be thinner and don't cook them as long)

In a large mixing bowl beat together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth and light.

Add the eggs and the vanilla.

In a separate bowl combine the dry ingredients: salt, baking soda, baking powder, flour, rolled oats.

Add to the butter mixture and stir until combined. Fold in chocolate chips. Bake for 18-28 minutes depending on how chewy you like them. We usually only bake them in a 10X15 pan for 18-20 minutes.