Fudgy Oat Brownies

Name: Fudgy Oat Brownies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup butter, melted; 1 package fudge brownie mix (13-inch x 9-inch pan size); FROSTING:; 3 tablespoons butter; 1-1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate; 2-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 to 4 tablespoons hot water; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

These cake-like brownies have a rich crunchy oat crust and a smooth homemade chocolate frosting. A packaged brownie mix makes the recipe easy to prepare. You can make it even easier by using canned frosting. —Diana Otterson, Canandaigua, New York

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, melted
1 package fudge brownie mix (13-inch x 9-inch pan size)
FROSTING:
3 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
2-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 to 4 tablespoons hot water
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Stir in butter until combined. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10-11 minutes or until puffed and edges are lightly browned.
Meanwhile, prepare brownie mix according to package directions for cake-like brownies. Spread batter over crust. Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
For frosting, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Immediately stir in the confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons water and vanilla until smooth. Add remaining water; stir until smooth. Immediately spread over brownies. Cool on a wire rack until firm. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts

1 brownie: 217 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 131mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Crunchy Brownie Bars in Taste of Home April/May 2005

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karenbecca25

Sep 18, 2017

I love the oat crust. And the homemade frosting beats any store bought frosting hands down!
2124arizona

Apr 8, 2017

Absolutely super moist brownies!!!
HeatherHH

Mar 10, 2017

I found these to be quite good, but not as outstanding as they'd need to be for me to remake them with the extra work. I have a frosted brownie recipe that I much prefer.
meliss.beyer

Mar 8, 2015

These brownies are always a hit! They are easy to make especially using your favorite brownie mix. Sometimes I cheat and use bought chocolate frosting that I melt a little before spreading on.
Bikerbaker

Oct 9, 2014

I made these today at my work, which is a private lodge and I supply a lunch dessert daily. I am always on the lookout for brownie variations. These were delicious! very unique, to have an oat cookie base. I made my own favorite brownie recipe to top them, and a whipped ganache for the frosting. I needed a large amount, so I doubled all ingredients. Thank you for a great recipe!
mamoonis

Aug 16, 2014

Used the Five Star Brownie recipe here instead of a mix. AWESOME!!
Kirstenbultman

Jul 8, 2014

These were so indulgent. I added chocolate chips to the brownie batter and frosted with peanut butter frosting. They looked very pretty and tasted even better. Great way to jazz up a boxed brownie mix. A winner!
delowenstein

Jun 29, 2014

I recall preparing these brownies when they appeared in the 2005 Brownie Contest for Taste of Home! I'd greased and floured my baking pan (13x9x2") and I'd used 3-1/4 cups of confectioners' sugar! I plan to use this recipe again! It's a great recipe to use and for me, it's a keeper! delowenstein
Danerlea

Feb 21, 2012

Everyone LOVES these brownies. They disappear in a flash!
khudgin

Aug 22, 2011

This is my all time favorite brownie recipe! I make them a lot for our youth group or church events and I never come home with left overs!