Description
Delightful cookie bars merging chewy oatmeal with decadent chocolate chips, reminiscent of childhood memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans)
- Optional: 1 teaspoon cinnamon for added flavor
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by greasing it lightly or lining it with parchment paper.
- Combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer to cream these ingredients until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, add the vanilla extract and blend completely.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl. Gradually incorporate these dry ingredients into your butter-sugar mixture.
- Fold in the rolled oats and chocolate chips gently. If using nuts or cinnamon, add them in now.
- Spread the batter evenly in your prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cookie bars to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before cutting them into squares.
Notes
For a healthier version, substitute half the butter with applesauce or use whole wheat flour. Cookie bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg