Description
Deliciously chewy and easy-to-make oatmeal cookie bars baked to golden perfection. These bars combine wholesome oats with a hint of cinnamon and optional raisins or chocolate chips, making a perfect snack or dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins (optional)
- 1/4 cup raisins or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan to prepare for baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon, ensuring an even distribution of all dry components.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, melted butter or coconut oil, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Combine Mixtures: Stir the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients thoroughly until everything is well incorporated into a uniform dough.
- Add Optional Ingredients: Gently fold in the raisins or chocolate chips if using, to evenly distribute within the batter.
- Prepare for Baking: Pour the dough into the greased baking pan and press it down evenly to ensure even thickness for baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the bars feel firm when touched.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan to set before slicing them into 12 portions.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut oil instead of butter.
- Adjust the choice of add-ins according to preference, such as nuts or dried cranberries instead of raisins or chocolate chips.
- Ensure bars are cooled completely before slicing to avoid crumble.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 5 days.
- Can be frozen for up to 1 month; thaw before serving.
