YONR #9: Oatmeal Bars

I ripped this recipe out of my Family Circle Magazine and couldn't wait to try this one.  The recipe had 3 things I loved...oatmeal; chocolate; and all the ingredients on hand!

Allison and I gave these 2 thumbs up and we didn't even drizzle the chocolate over the top!  YUM!  You will love these if you like oatmeal because it is really prevelant in this recipe.  MMMMM........
Here is the link to the recipe: http://www.familycircle.com/recipe/bars/oatmeal-bars/

Makes: 16 bars

Prep: 10 minutes
Bake: at 375 degrees F for 35 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup light-brown sugar
3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup milk
2 cups quick oats
1-1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt together. In a large bowl, beat sugar and butter on medium-high speed until fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Reduce speed to low and beat in milk, then flour mixture. Stir in oats and 1 cup of the chocolate chips.
3. Spread batter into prepared baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees F for 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack. Microwave remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips for 30 seconds; stir until smooth and drizzle over bars. Cut into squares.