Oatmeal Chocolate Goodness Bars

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving an overhang for easy removal. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

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

Recipe View 2 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Stir in the rolled oats until evenly distributed throughout the dough. (1 minute)

Recipe View 3 mins Press the oatmeal mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 30 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set. (25-30 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins While the bars are baking, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, or in a heatproof bowl set over a simmering pot of water (double boiler), stirring frequently until smooth. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Once the bars are baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Then, spread the melted chocolate evenly over the top of the bars. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 30 mins Allow the chocolate to set completely at room temperature, or for a quicker set, refrigerate for about 30 minutes. (30 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Using the foil overhang, lift the bars out of the pan and transfer them to a cutting board. Cut into squares and serve. (2 minutes)