This is a brownie with a bit of crust, in a good way. Rich brownie is sandwiched between a buttery oatmeal crust. The ingredients are for two parts of the recipe. The first five are the crust; the rest are the brownie.
This is a brownie with a bit of crust, in a good way. Rich brownie is sandwiched between a buttery oatmeal crust. The ingredients are for two parts of the recipe. The first five are the crust; the rest are the brownie.
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13 X 9 pan with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients until blended. This will be very crumbly. Set aside 3/4 Cup of the mixture. Press the rest of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.. Press this down firmly. Use wax paper to help get an even layer. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat chocolate and 2/3 cup butter in a saucepan over low heat until melted, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Stir in Granulated sugar, eggs and vanilla.
Combine the 1-1/4 cup flour, baking powder, and salt with a wire whisk to aerate and mix. Add these dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture. Stir until blended.
Spread the batter over the oatmeal base, spreading to create an even layer. Sprinkle the reserved oatmeal mixture on top of batter. Bake 30 minutes or until the center is set. (toothpick test does not work) and the oat topping is golden brown.
Cool completely, at least 2 hours. Cut into bars as large or small as you desire.
Store covered for up to 4 days. They won’t last that long.