Fudge Nut Oatmeal Bars

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened butter and 2 cups of packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Beat in 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon of almond extract until well combined. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups of quick-cooking oats, 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, ½ cup of toasted sliced almonds, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. (3 minutes)

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

Recipe View 5 mins Press ⅔ of the oat mixture into a 10x15-inch rimmed baking sheet. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 (14 ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk, 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, and ½ teaspoon of kosher salt. (1 minute)

Recipe View 5 mins Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract and ½ teaspoon of almond extract. (1 minute)

Recipe View 2 mins Pour the chocolate mixture evenly over the oat mixture in the baking sheet. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Crumble the remaining ⅓ of the oat mixture over the chocolate layer. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 23 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (20-25 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs 30 mins Let cool completely in the baking sheet before cutting into bars. (Cooling time: 1-2 hours)