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    Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars

    By: Lizzy T Published: October 19, 2017

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     These Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars {AKA… Michigan Tech Wives Brownies} are packed with brown sugar, oatmeal and chocolate chips in every bite!

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    These Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars {AKA... Michigan Tech Wives Brownies} are packed with brown sugar, oatmeal and chocolate chips in every bite!

    Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars

    Michigan Tech Wives Brownies….I bet you’re thinking that is an interesting name. These special brownies are really what you would call “blondies”, though they have some serious chocolate in them.  They are very, very, soft, with a gooey-ish texture- just enough to make it taste like a cookie brownie. You can eat it on the go, or warm it up with some hot cocoa and eat it with a fork. The best way to eat it, though, is with a scoop of ice cream on top. Let’s just say that this is the PERFECT brownie.

    the ultimate oatmeal blondie bars recipe

    So why are these called Michigan Tech Wives Brownies? Here’s the deal.  My grandpa went to Michigan Technological University in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. A cookbook was passed around that had these brownies in it.

    My grandma loves to make them.

    My mom loves to make them.

    I love to make them!!

    Here’s what these blondies are: cookie dough with oats and mini chocolate chips thrown in a pan, baked, and cut into big squares and eaten like bars.

    I emphasized big there because I like my Michigan Tech Wives Brownies big. In fact, I like my brownies big, my cookies big, my truffles big, and whoopie pies extra big. Of course my eyes will be bigger than my tummy and I won’t be able to eat all of my humongous brownie, but that’s why there are brothers with big appetites.

    We like to bake these for 25 minutes, which leaves them just slightly underbaked.  If you like your brownies a little more “done”, add on another 3-4 minutes.  But we suggest taking them out just a bit too soon.  You’ll love the ooey, gooeyness that you get!

    Make some Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars soon!

    Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars
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    Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars

    These Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars {AKA... Michigan Tech Wives Brownies} are packed with brown sugar, oatmeal and chocolate chips in every bite!
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes
    Total Time 40 minutes
    Servings 20
    Calories 329kcal
    Author Lizzy T

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup butter softened
    • 1 pound brown sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats
    • 12 ounces mini chocolate chips
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together. Add in the eggs and vanilla. Mix well.
    • Next, add in the dry ingredients and mix until everything is combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
    • Spread the batter in a greased 9x13 pan and bake the brownies at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
    • Best served warm with ice cream!

    Notes

    We like ours brownies to be just a bit underbaked. 25 minutes is perfect for us. If you'd like your brownies a little more done, add another 5 minutes.
    The calories shown are based on the bars being cut into 20 pieces, with 1 serving being 1 bar. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 286mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2.3mg
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      Comments

      1. Melissa | Persnickety Plates says

        January 7, 2016 at 4:26 pm

        I love this story & the look of these brownies! I like my desserts BIG too =)

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        • Julie Clark says

          January 7, 2016 at 5:21 pm

          I’m glad we think alike, Melissa!

          Reply
      2. Cynthia says

        December 27, 2016 at 2:48 pm

        I am wondering if there was a Michigan Tech Wives cookbook?

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        • Julie Clark says

          December 29, 2016 at 1:49 pm

          There is! My mom has it. 🙂

          Reply
      3. Filumena says

        September 24, 2018 at 12:10 pm

        5 stars
        What’s the difference between vanilla and vanilla extract?

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        • Julie Clark says

          September 24, 2018 at 1:03 pm

          No difference!

          Reply
      4. Maggie says

        July 27, 2019 at 8:38 am

        5 stars
        This is the second time in 2 weeks making these wonderful brownies, my family loves them. This is a quick and easy recipe and took us a little under 12 mins to put it all together, throw them in the oven and dishes in the sink. Time well spent. Also we add a thin layer of already made chocolate icing on top of them when they are cooled. Thanks for sharing the recipe with the world!

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        • Anonymous says

          August 5, 2019 at 9:57 pm

          A pound of brown sugar, are you sure?

          Reply

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