Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars

If you've been reading my blog long enough, you know that Dr.Sweetpea's favorite cookies are Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. I already have two but very similar recipes on my blog, but I recently came across an OCC Bar recipe not long ago and finally gave it a try. Personally??? I love the bar version sooooooo much better!! It's quick to throw together and the cookies don't dry out after baking so it chewier longer :o)
This is probably one of the best bar cookie recipes...ever.

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars 

(Source: www.whatmegansmaking.com)

1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 1/4 cups brown sugar

3/4 cup white sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 cups quick-cooking or old fashioned oats

1 1/2 cups chocolate chips

Preheat the oven to 375. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugars, eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the mixing bowl and beat just until combined. Fold in the oats and chocolate chips. Spread in a rimmed 10x15 baking pan, using a spatula or your hands to press into place. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool, but cut the bars while they are still somewhat warm, as a knife will go through them more easily.