Fudge Nut Oatmeal Bars
Description
Sliced almonds and almond extract give these chocolatey oatmeal bars an extra nutty flavor.
Ingredients
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1 cup butter, softened
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2 cups packed brown sugar
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2 eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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3 cups quick-cooking oats
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup sliced almonds
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
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1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
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2 tablespoons butter
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Beat 1 cup butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Stir in eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; mix well. Combine oats, flour, sliced almonds, baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt in another bowl; stir into butter mixture until batter is just mixed. Spread 2/3 batter into a 10x15-inch rimmed baking sheet.
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Heat chocolate chips, condensed milk, 2 tablespoons butter, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a saucepan over medium heat until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in remaining 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Spread chocolate mixture into baking sheet over oat batter. Spoon remaining 1/3 oat batter over chocolate.
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Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.