This Starbucks oat fudge bar copycat recipe is the ultimate dupe to your favorite coffee shop dessert. It has distinct layers of oatmeal cookie and dense chocolate fudge in the center. It pairs so well with coffee or tea and will quickly become your family’s favorite dessert. Give it a try and let me know what you think!
Since you are here, take a look at this Starbucks lemon loaf recipe, these Starbucks s’mores bars, Starbucks blueberry scones, as well as these Starbucks pumpkin cream cheese muffins!
These are is the best copycat Starbucks oat fudge bars
This simple recipe is gonna take you back to your favorite coffee shop days when you would grab your go-to coffee and one of these Starbucks oat fudge bars and have the best time. Except that this time we are making these delicious oat bars with a creamy fudge center in the comfort of our own home and saving money along the way too!
Plus these bars are great all year long. You can make them for fun BBQs and family get-togethers in the summer or you can make them for the holidays as a Thanksgiving breakfast or even one of the cookies in your Christmas cookie boxes.
Why you need to make this recipe!
- These delicious treats are simple to make and make enough for a crowd.
- They pair a chewy oatmeal cookie layer with a rich and thick layer of chocolate fudge and crunchy cookie topping.
- This delicious oat fudge bar is a pretty close copycat to the Starbucks version that you love so much. Pair it with your favorite coffee for the same experience.
- You will have delicious bars in no time because we are using the shortcut fudge method!
- Even though these bars don’t have peanut butter in them you’ll find them just as rich and drool-worthy, trust me on that one!
Ingredients for this oatmeal fudge bar recipe
Here are the ingredients you will need to make these oatmeal cookie bars. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.
- Butter- You will be using a cup of butter for this recipe, you can use either salted or unsalted butter but it has to be softened.
- Brown sugar and granulated sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Old fashioned oats
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips- This recipe uses semisweet chocolate but feel free to use dark chocolate chips instead for a more indulgent dessert.
How to make decadent oatmeal fudge bars
This is how you can make these oatmeal bars. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!
- Line a 9 x 13-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Cream the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract until combined.
- Add in the all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, and oats and mix until combined
- Press ⅔ of the
- Make the chocolate fudge layer, by melting chocolate chips, butter, and sweetened condensed milk in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Once the fudge mixture is smooth, add in some vanilla extract and salt.
- Pour the chocolate fudge on top of the oatmeal cookie base and spread it into an even layer.
- Add the remaining cookie dough on top of the fudge and bake in the preheated oven.
- Allow the bars to cool down completely before slicing into them.
The best part about this recipe is that it can be made by hand using a whisk and a rubber spatula or by using an electric mixer to save you time and energy!
Frequently asked questions – FAQ
How to store these fudge bars?
These bars can be stored at room temperature for up to a week.
Can I freeze these bars?
Definitely, you can wrap these individual bars in plastic wrap then place them in an airtight container or place them in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 2 months. Keep in mind that if you are storing them in a regular container it would be a good idea to separate layers with wax paper before freezing to keep the bars from sticking together.
Once you are ready to enjoy them thaw them at room temperature and enjoy! or enjoy them frozen because that fudge texture frozen is absolutely unreal!
Can I make this recipe in an 8×8 pan?
Yes, you can use a square pan for this recipe! Just use half of the ingredients, layer it in our prepared baking pan, and bake for about 20 minutes. Making a smaller version is perfect if you don’t have a crowd to feel but still want to enjoy this deliciousness!
Step by step Starbucks oat fudge bars recipe
Starbucks Oat Fudge Bar
Ingredients
Cookie dough ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened, softened or unsalted
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 & ⅔ cups old fashioned oats
Fudge filling
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ⅓ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F then line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper and set it aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- Add in the flour, baking soda, salt, and oats and mix until the flour mixture disappears.
- Press about two-thirds of the oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan, creating an even layer.
- In a saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, butter, and salt over low heat. Stir continuously until the chocolate chips and butter have melted and the mixture is smooth. Add in the vanilla extract and mix off the heat.
- Pour the fudge filling over the oat base in the baking pan, spreading it out evenly.
- Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the top of the fudge layer, and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.
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