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    September 1, 2021

    Chocolate Revel Bars

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    These Chocolate Revel Bars have a buttery oatmeal layer and a soft chocolate filling. One bite of these fudgy bars and you'll be hooked!

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    stack of chocolate revel bars

    When I think of Chocolate Revel Bars, my mind instantly goes back to my school days. My siblings and I would ride the school bus the long 45 minute trip home to the farm and LOVED coming inside to these delightful treats!

    These always seemed like such a special treat - I think it was that layer of fudgy chocolate that drew me in! Even when the bars are cool, that center is still soft and chewy, which always made us beg for seconds....and thirds! πŸ™‚ Give them a try - I think you'll understand!

    chocolate revel bars ingredients

    Chocolate Revel Bars Ingredients

    • Salted Butter
    • Brown Sugar - Light or Dark brown sugar is fine
    • Egg
    • Vanilla
    • All Purpose Flour
    • Quick Cooking Oats
    • Sweetened Condensed Milk - Be sure it's not evaporated milk!
    • Chocolate Chips
    chocolate reveal bar base-ingredients mixed together in a bowl.
    chocolate reveal bar base pressed into a baking pan.
    a glass bowl full of ingredients for the chocolate layer.
    chocolate layer being poured over the  base of the bars
    a smooth chocolate layer covering the base of the bars.
    extra pieces of the base dropped on top of the chocolate layer.

    How to Make Chocolate Revel Bars

    There are two main components of these yummy bars. You'll make the dough and the fudgy chocolate filling.

    This simple 6-ingredient cookie dough starts with creaming the butter and brown sugar. Once light and fluffy, the eggs and vanilla are added followed by the flour and oatmeal. About β…” of this dough is pressed into the bottom of a greased 9x13 pan and set aside.

    Now for the tasty filling! Chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk and butter are melted together in the microwave. Once smooth, it's poured over the first layer of dough and spread to the edges. Lastly, you will drop the remaining dough over the chocolate and bake.

    chocolate revel bar with a bite out of it

    How to Store Chocolate Revel Bars

    Cover the bars with a lid or aluminum foil. They’ll stay good on at room temperature or you can keep them in the fridge. Eat or freeze within 5 days.

    If you’re lucky enough to have leftovers, you certainly can freeze them! I like to cut them into squares, place into freezer bars and freeze for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to eat, just grab one (or two!), let it thaw at room temperature and enjoy! Or, if you’re super impatient, like me, toss it in the microwave for a few seconds to soften it up! 

    a layer of four chocolate revel bars. The top has a bite out of it.
    a hand holding a chocolate reveal bar with a bite out of it.
    a chocolate reveal bar with a bite out of it on a table.

    Other Tasty Cookie Bars

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars - If you're a fan of chocolate and peanut butter, these rich, gooey bars will be right up your alley!

    Monster Cookie Bars (AKA M&M Dream Bars) - With a buttery oatmeal crumble, a soft & creamy peanut buttery filling and plenty of M&M's, these bars will be gone in an instant!

    Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars - If you'd prefer something fruity, this ones for you! These have a creamy filling, tart berries and a buttery oat crumble on the bottom and top!

    birdseye view of the chocolate revel bars

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    Chocolate Revel Bars

    Chocolate Revel Bars

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    These Chocolate Revel Bars have a buttery oatmeal layer and a soft chocolate filling. One bite of these fudgy bars and you'll be hooked!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Dessert
    Servings 24

    Ingredients
      

    Bars

    • Β½ c salted butter
    • 1 c brown sugar
    • 1 egg
    • Β½ teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 ΒΌ c flour
    • Β½ c quick cooking oats

    Chocolate Filling

    • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
    • ΒΎ c semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • 2 tablespoon salted butter

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350Β°F and grease a 9x13 pan.
    • Cream the butter and brown sugar in a large bowl (or stand mixer) until light and fluffy.
    • Add the egg and vanilla and stir until well-combined.
    • Stir in the flour and oatmeal.
    • Spread about β…” of the mixture into the bottom of the pan; set aside.
    • In another bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips and butter.
    • Microwave on high in 30 second increments, stirring between each, until the mixture is smooth.
    • Pour over the dough and spread to the edges.
    • Add small spoonfuls of the remaining dough over the chocolate layer.
    • Bake for 25 minutes; let cool before cutting.
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    1. Val - Corn, Beans, Pigs & Kids says

      September 06, 2021 at 2:34 pm

      Such a classic! A good reminder to make a pan πŸ™‚

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      • Kelsey says

        September 16, 2021 at 9:43 am

        Yes!! Always brings me back to school days - one of my favorite after school snacks! πŸ™‚

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    2. Joanna says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:02 am

      I'm sad to say that these proportions do not work with a 9x13" pan. I had to double the crust part to even have enough for the base layer (and for the topping). I think the amount would likely be perfect for an 8x8" pan, though! πŸ™‚

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      • Kelsey says

        March 23, 2022 at 10:02 pm

        Hi Joanna! Getting the crust to the entire bottom of the 9x13" pan is tough....you really have to just press it out super thin! And remember the entire top doesn't need to be covered. However, I'm sure these would be tasty in an 8x8" pan, too. Just super thick & filled with extra fudgy filling... πŸ™‚

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