Oatmeal Chocolate Chip-Pecan Cookie Bars

• Vegetarian

• Refrigerated

  • 2 Eggs, large

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 1/2 cup Oats, quick-cooking

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 cup 1 [11.5] oz package milk chocolate chips plus
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 3/4 cup Brown sugar, light
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract, pure

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1 1/2 cup Pecans or walnuts, toasted toasted and divided

• Dairy

  • 1 cup 2 sticks] butter

Found on melissassouthernstylekitchen.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1½ cup quick cooking oats
• 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus 2 Tbsp
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup [2 sticks] butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¾ cup light brown sugar
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1 [11.5] oz package milk chocolate chips plus ½ cup, divided
• 1½ cup toasted pecans or walnuts, toasted and divided

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast for 6-8 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
• Spray a 9 x 13 inch metal non-stick baking pan with baking spray or butter.
• Sift together the oats, flour, baking soda and salt.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla.
• Beat for 2-3 minutes, then add the eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.
• Slowly add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture. Stop and scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
• Mix in one [11.5] oz package of milk chocolate chips and 1 cup chopped nuts by hand.
• Spread into the prepared pan and sprinkle the top with the remaining ½ cup chocolate chips and chopped nuts.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden.
• Cool completely then cut into bars.