Oatmeal Bars
These soft, buttery oatmeal bars are simple to make and are topped with a to-die-for browned butter icing!
Ingredients
Oatmeal Bars
- 1 c butter or margarine
- 1 c brown sugar
- 1 c sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 ½ c flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 c quick oats
Browned Butter Icing
- 5 tablespoon butter
- 1 ½ c powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ - 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 teaspoon 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 ½" x 15 ½") - Bake 25-30 minutes OR
- Half Sheet Pan (12" x 18") - Bake 15-17 minutes
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