An indulgent crumbly, buttery, oatmeal bar made even more luxurious with a thick middle layer of chocolateyfudge! Absolute deliciousness with every bite! Can be made completely gluten-free.
1cupsalted butter,softened. If using unsalted butter, add about 1/2 teaspoon salt to the mix to enhance flavor.
1cupwhite granulated sugar
1cupbrown sugar
2large eggs,room temperature
2cupsall-purpose flour,replace with a gluten-free flour mix if you want it to be wheat-free.
3cupsoats,old-fashioned or instant
1tspbaking soda
1cupsweetened condensed milk
2cupschocolate chips
½cupsalted butter
1tspvanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper or grease with butter or non-stick spray.
Cream the butter, sugars, and eggs.
Whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt (add the salt only if you are using unsalted butter). Add slowly to the creamed mixture until fully incorporated.
Spread about 2/3 of the oats mixture into the prepared pan.
Place the remaining ingredients (condensed milk, chocolate chips, remaining butter, and vanilla extract) in a saucepan and heat until fully melted and smooth. Pour evenly over the oat mixture.
Take chunks of the remaining oat mixture then gently press them in between your palms to flatten them. Scatter these all over and gently press each into the fudge. There should be gaps or spaces in between. See the images above to see what they should look like. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely then chill in the refrigerator.
Notes
TIPS & TRICKSIf using, unsalted butter, add about 1/2 teaspoon salt to the oatmeal mixture. This would not only enhance the taste it would help cut the overall richness of the fudge bars. Completely cool the Starbucks Oat Fudge Bars before slicing. Preferably, chill it in the fridge before serving so it would be easier to cut up. Because the chocolate filling is quite fudgy - it won't dry up when chilled.