Description
Delicious Oatmeal Bars with Irresistible Brown Butter Frosting
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter or margarine
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 pieces eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1.5 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 cups quick oats
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 0.5 to 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a large baking pan.
- Cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla, mixing until well incorporated.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, and quick oats into the wet ingredients, mixing gently.
- Spread the oatmeal batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Prepare the icing while your bars are baking by melting the butter over medium heat until light brown.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Add milk, one teaspoon at a time, until a smooth and spreadable consistency is achieved.
- Pour the icing over the freshly baked oatmeal bars and spread evenly.
- Cool the bars completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
- Enjoy your homemade oatmeal bars as a delightful snack or dessert.
Notes
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container for freshness.
- These bars can be frozen for longer storage.
- Feel free to add nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg