Description
If you’re craving a sweet treat that combines the charm of home baking with a quick and easy prep, look no further than this Iced Oatmeal Cookie Bars Recipe! These bars are a delightful blend of moist and chewy textures, infused with warm cinnamon and topped with a luscious vanilla glaze. Perfect for an after-dinner dessert, a special potluck contribution, or simply as a cozy afternoon snack, these cookie bars are destined to become a beloved favorite in your household. With straightforward ingredients and just one pan required, you can whip them up effortlessly—just be ready to share (or not!).
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- For the icing: powdered sugar, whole milk, vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8 x 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, melt the butter and let it cool slightly. Pulse the oats in a food processor until broken down but not flour-like.
- In another bowl, whisk together pulsed oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine melted butter with both sugars until it resembles wet sand. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and molasses; mix well.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spread dough into the prepared pan and bake for 20 to 24 minutes until golden brown around edges.
- Cool in the pan for at least 1 hour before icing with vanilla glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg