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Oatmeal Bars
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4.72 from 7 votes

Oatmeal Bars

These soft, buttery oatmeal bars are simple to make and are topped with a to-die-for browned butter icing!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: cookie bars
Servings: 24 bars
Calories: 248kcal

Ingredients

Oatmeal Bars

  • 1 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 cups quick oats

Browned Butter Icing

  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 - 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a pan. (See notes for size options)
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter, brown sugar and sugar.
  • Stir in the eggs and vanilla.
  • Add the flour, baking soda and oats and mix until combined.
  • Spread the mixture in the prepared pan and bake. (See notes for times, depending on pan size used)
  • While the bars are in the oven, make the frosting.
  • Place the butter in a saucepan and cook on medium heat until it turns light brown.
  • Remove from the heat immediately and stir in the powdered sugar and vanilla.
  • Add milk 1 tsp at a time until you have a nice spreading consistency.
  • Pour the icing over the warm bars and spread.
  • Let cool then cut into bars and enjoy!

Notes

*Pan Size to Use
  • Jelly Roll Pan (10 1/2" x 15 1/2") - Bake 25-30 minutes OR
  • Half Sheet Pan (12" x 18") - Bake 15-17 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 319IU | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.7mg