Chocolate Revel Bars

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Prepare the Oatmeal Base: In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Craft the Chocolate Filling: In a medium saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, butter, and salt. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and melted. (8-10 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Enhance the Filling: Remove from heat and stir in the walnuts (or pecans, if using) and vanilla extract. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Assemble the Bars: Press 2/3 of the oatmeal mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Spread the chocolate filling evenly over the oatmeal base. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining oatmeal mixture over the chocolate layer. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 35 mins Bake to Perfection: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the filling is set. (30-35 minutes)

Recipe View 2 hrs Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into bars. (1-2 hours)