Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of our Iced Oatmeal Cookie Bar Recipe. These chewy bars combine the wholesome goodness of oats with a creamy, sweet icing that elevates each bite. Perfect for any gathering or as a comforting snack, these cookie bars are easy to make and sure to please everyone. With their rich flavor and versatile nature, you can enjoy them at birthdays, potlucks, or simply as an afternoon treat. Customize them with your favorite mix-ins like nuts or dried fruits for a unique twist. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this irresistible dessert!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3–4 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for icing
- Pinch of salt (optional for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Mix in the eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Fold in rolled oats gently until evenly incorporated.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow cooling completely before icing with a mixture of powdered sugar and milk or cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better texture. Avoid overmixing to keep your bars soft and chewy. Customize by adding chocolate chips or dried fruits for extra flavor.