Oatmeal Cookie Bars

oatmeal cookie bar Fluffy and chewy, full of raisins. chocolate chips, more! Dessert doesn’t get any easier or tastier than these easy cookie bars.

Also try my famous oatmeal raisin cookies!!

easy oatmeal cookie bars

Some days I feel like eating a classic comfort cookie, but I’m not sure which kind to make. I mean, do you want oatmeal raisin cookies? chocolate chip cookie? maybe both? Choosing which type of cookie to bake is a serious decision. Don’t take it lightly. So, on days when I’m indecisive, I make an oatmeal cookie bar that combines both the aforementioned cookies in one.

Still not winning? no problem. We will introduce the deliciousness in detail. These crunchy cookie bars are perfectly soft, golden brown and chock full of sweet raisins. chocolate chips, crunchy walnuts. One bite and you’ll be addicted! Another reason why homemade cookie bars are the best? No need to shape individual cookies before baking. That means less time spent working and more time eating cookies!!

Are these healthy?

These cookies are relatively good for you. I mean, they’re still desserts. But as far as desserts go, this cookie bar recipe is great because it has a lot of added fiber. Adding raisins provides a small amount of iron, and walnuts contain healthy fats.

And you can absolutely make certain adjustments. chocolate chips – Makes these cookie bars even healthier.

Things necessary

There’s nothing out of the ordinary here when it comes to cookie ingredients.

• butter: Make sure this is at room temperature so it blends smoothly into the dough.
• sugar: I like to use light brown sugar with a hint of caramel, but I also use a little granulated sugar.
• egg: Binder in these cookie bars.
• Vanilla extract: Plus sweetness.
• salt: I prefer to use kosher salt, but regular iodized salt is fine.
• cinnamon: Sprinkle with ground cinnamon for a homely sweetness!
• Baking soda and baking powder: To help your cookie bars rise nice and tall.
• flour: I usually use all purpose flour for this recipe.
• Oats: Old-fashioned oats have a good texture and are good for your health! (More on this below.)
• chocolate chips: prefer semi-suite chocolate chipsbut you can also use milk chocolate ones, or white chocolate chips.
• Raisins: Technically optional, but highly recommended!
• Walnut: I love the crunch these chopped nuts add.

How to make oatmeal cookie bars

Cookie bars are the perfect dessert for when you’re lazy. The entire process takes just over 30 minutes as you don’t have to scoop and shape each cookie. So when sugar cravings strike, you don’t have to wait too long to cure them!

Here’s a step-by-step guide to making the best oatmeal cookie bars.

Preheat oven to 350°F. in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish parchment Coat with a non-stick spray.

Combine butter and sugar: in your bowl stand mixer equipped with paddle attachment Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed for 2 minutes.

Add eggs: Also add vanilla, salt, cinnamon, baking soda and baking powder. Mix everything until smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.

Add flour and oats: With the mixer on low, add the flour and oats and mix until combined.stir with chocolate chipsuntil raisins and walnuts are evenly mixed.

bake: Press mixture into prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.

Tips for success

So simple, right?

Now that you’re familiar with the process, I’ll share some extra tips to make it even easier.

• Allow cookies to cool before cutting into bars. This will give it some time to harden. If you try to cut the bar too early, it may crumble and fall apart.
• How to check completion: The edges of the cookies should be golden brown and firm. It’s okay if the middle looks a little overdone. Bake in a frying pan while it cools down and it’s done.
• use parchment: There’s nothing worse than dropping a cookie in a poorly greased pan.use parchment For easy and trouble-free cookie deletion!
• Can I use Quick Oats? of course! The texture isn’t exactly the same, but it still works well and tastes great.

Cookie bar add-in ideas

Another thing I love about these oatmeal cookie bars is that they don’t have to be made the same way every time. Switching what you add makes it look like a completely different cookie.

• chocolate chips: throw in chocolate chips (of any kind), white chocolate chipsbutterscotch chips, etc. Chopped chocolate is also GOOD!
• rain: As with M&Ms, we think peanut butter cups are great in these cookie bars.
• fruits: Raisins and dried cranberries come to mind first.
• nuts: Walnuts are my go-to, but chopped pecans work just as well.

How to store leftover food

I like to store these cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.You can also store them in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days.

Can these be frozen?

Yes! Oatmeal cookie bars can be frozen in an airtight container. parchment 2-3 months.

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