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Marry Me Bars

Indulge in these rich and chewy Marry Me Bars, featuring a perfect blend of white chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate with oats for texture, creating a dessert that will make you fall in love!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 24 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature Consider browning the butter for enhanced flavor.
  • 1 ¼ cups light brown sugar Use packed for best results.
  • ½ cup granulated sugar Balances sweetness.
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature Ensures better incorporation.
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract For best flavor, use pure extract.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Provides structure.
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats Adds chewy texture.
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt Enhances overall flavor.
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda Leavening agent.
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon Adds warm flavor.
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips Sweet and creamy.
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Rich flavor for balance.
Toppings
  • 2 tablespoons white chocolate chips, reserved for topping For beautiful presentation.
  • 2 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips, reserved for topping Extra touch of chocolate.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt unsalted butter until it turns chestnut brown, stirring continuously until nutty aroma is present.
  2. Remove from heat and add light brown sugar and granulated sugar. Stir until smooth and well combined, then chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled butter and sugar mixture with eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  5. Add flour, old-fashioned oats, kosher salt, baking soda, and ground cinnamon to the mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Fold in most of the white and semi-sweet chocolate chips, reserving some for topping.
  7. Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  2. Allow to cool in the pan for at least 15-20 minutes before cutting.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerate for up to 7 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Adjust baking time if doubling the recipe.