Cosmic Oatmeal Brownies

 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quick oats
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk *optional
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• Sprinkles *optional

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the quick oats, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until well combined. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and whisk again until the mixture is smooth.

4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until the batter is smooth and well combined. add up to a 1/2 cup milk if batter is too stiff. Fold in the chocolate chips.

5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth out the surface with a spatula.

6. Bake the brownies for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Allow the brownies to cool in the baking dish for at least 15 minutes before cutting them into squares and serving.