Any recipe that starts with 2 sticks of butter has to be good!

These cookie bars are hearty and delicious! You can taste the buttery goodness swirled around those oats and chocolate!

Try them and let me know what you think!

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars

2 sticks of butter, softened

1 c light brown sugar

1/2 c sugar

2 eggs

2 tsp vanilla

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

1 1/2 c all-purpose flour

2 c rolled oats

2 c chocolate chips

optional: 1 c chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350° and grease 9×13 pan

Mix the sugars and butter till smooth.

Add eggs & vanilla

ix dry ingredients separately, then add to cream mixture.

Press into prepared pan and bake 30 minutes or till golden brown.

Let cool before cutting.