Description
Soft, chewy oatmeal bars spiced with cinnamon and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze—an easy dessert that’s comforting and delicious.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
½ cup packed light brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: ½ cup raisins or chocolate chips
For the Icing:
¾ cup powdered sugar
1–2 teaspoons milk (until pourable)
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment, leaving an overhang.
In a medium bowl, whisk oats, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Add egg and vanilla, whisk until smooth.
Stir dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Fold in raisins or chocolate chips if using.
Press dough evenly into prepared pan. Bake 18–20 minutes, until edges are golden and center is set. Cool completely.
Whisk icing ingredients until smooth. Spread over cooled bars and let set for 15 minutes.
Lift bars from pan with parchment, slice into 16 squares, and serve.
Notes
Add chopped nuts or dried fruit for variation.
Nutmeg complements the cinnamon flavor.
Use more or less milk to adjust icing consistency.
Double recipe for a 9×13-inch pan and adjust baking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
