Oatmeal Cookie Bars
Delightful chewy oatmeal cookie bars packed with rich butter and sweet chocolate chips, perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups rolled oats Provides the chewy texture
- 1 teaspoon baking powder For leavening
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon For flavor
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg For depth of flavor
- 0.33 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted but not hot Ensure butter is cool before mixing
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature Helps with mixing
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Adds flavor
Mix-Ins
- 0.5 cup chocolate chips or your choice of add-ins (e.g., walnuts, raisins) Customize as desired
- 1-2 tablespoons optional add-ins for topping Enhance visual appeal and flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine all dry ingredients: flour, rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until well mixed and set aside.
Mixing
- In a large bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture while whisking continuously. Switch to a rubber spatula as the mixtures begin to combine.
- Fold in the chocolate chips or chosen add-ins.
Baking
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Press a few extra add-ins into the top if desired.
- Bake for 18-24 minutes until lightly golden but not overcooked.
- Allow cooling in the pan for about 30 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack for an additional 30-45 minutes before slicing into bars.
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Notes
For best results, measure ingredients accurately and avoid overmixing. Experiment with different add-ins for unique flavors.