Description
Iced Oatmeal Cookie Bars are a deliciously satisfying treat that brings together the heartiness of oats with a smooth, creamy icing. These bars are perfect for any occasion—be it a casual snack at home, a potluck dessert, or a special gathering. The delightful combination of cinnamon and vanilla flavors makes each bite an indulgent experience. With their chewy texture and sweet topping, these cookie bars are sure to impress family and friends alike. Plus, they’re simple to prepare, making them ideal for bakers of all skill levels!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 3–4 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and then stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in old-fashioned rolled oats until evenly distributed.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- While cooling, prepare the icing by mixing sifted powdered sugar with milk or cream and vanilla until smooth.
- Once cooled, drizzle or spread icing over the bars and allow it to set before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg