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My Most Popular Christmas Bars

I make at least 500 of these every Christmas — and they still disappear.

Introduction

Some recipes don’t need to be complicated to be unforgettable.
These bars are proof. They’re rich, buttery, soft in the middle, slightly crisp on top, and packed with flavor that feels nostalgic from the very first bite.

They’re the kind of bars people ask for every year. The kind you wrap up as gifts, stack on trays, and guard from “just one more piece” thieves. Simple ingredients. Big payoff.

Once you make them, you’ll understand why they’re a holiday tradition.

Ingredients

For the Base & Topping

2 cups all-purpose flour
1½ cups rolled oats
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup butter, melted

For the Filling

1½ cups chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet)
½ cup sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional extras:
- Chopped nuts
- Coconut flakes
- White chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F.
Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
In a bowl, mix flour, oats, sugars, baking soda, and salt.
Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
Press ⅔ of the mixture firmly into the pan.
Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly on top.
Drizzle condensed milk and vanilla over the chocolate.
Crumble remaining oat mixture on top.
Bake 25–30 minutes until golden.
Cool completely before slicing.

Methods

Classic Method

Chocolate filling, oat crumble top — the original favorite.

Holiday Method

Add nuts, coconut, or drizzle melted chocolate after baking.

Make-Ahead Method

Bake, cool, freeze, and slice when needed — perfect for Christmas prep.

History

Bar cookies became popular because they were practical: easy to bake in large quantities, easy to transport, and easy to share. Over time, they became a holiday staple — especially recipes that could be doubled, tripled, or baked by the hundreds.

This recipe belongs to that tradition: reliable, beloved, and passed around year after year.

Formation

The magic happens in layers:

A buttery oat base for structure
Melted chocolate and condensed milk for richness
A golden crumble topping that bakes into perfection

As the bars cool, they set into that ideal soft-but-sliceable texture everyone loves.

Conclusion

These bars don’t try to impress — they just do.
They’re simple, dependable, and full of flavor. That’s why they’re made by the hundreds. That’s why they’re always gone first.

If you need one recipe to bake on repeat, this is it.