Chocolate Fudge Oatmeal Bars

Ingredients

Crust and Topping

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/3 cups quick cooking oats
• 1 1/3 cups packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 10 1/2 tablespoons butter,, melted

Filling

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 4 tablespoons butter,, cut in 8 pieces
• 3 large eggs

Steps

1. 1

   Heat oven to 325 degrees and line a 9X9-inch baking pan with aluminum foil so that it overhangs the edges. This will make it easy to remove the bars. Spray the foil with cooking spray.

2. 2

   To make the crust, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Add melted butter and stir to combine.

3. 3

   Press half of mixture firmly into the pan. Bake for approximately 8 minutes, or until light brown. Cool.

4. 4

   To make the filling, whisk together flour, sugar, coffee granules, and salt in a bowl.

5. 5

   Place chocolate chips and butter cubes in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 20 second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.

6. 6

   Whisk eggs into chocolate mixture. Stir in flour mixture.

7. 7

   Pour chocolate filling over cooled crust and top evenly with remaining oatmeal mixture.

8. 8

   Bake 35 to 40 minutes. Cool for at least 1 hour before slicing.