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an iced oatmeal cookie bar cut into squares and stacked.

Iced Oatmeal Cookie Bars

This may be my favorite version of oatmeal in a dessert yet: thick, soft, and chewy oatmeal cookie bar iced with a powdered sugar frosting. Iced Oatmeal Cookie Bars are layered with flavor and loaded with the best textures.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 24 squares
Calories: 126kcal

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup (167g) salted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (185g) brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (58g) granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tbsp canola oil
  • 1 1/2 cup (228g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 cups (150g) rolled oats
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Icing

  • 1/4 cup (56g) salted butter, softened
  • 1 Tbsp vegetable shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups (161g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla `
  • 1-2 Tbsp milk

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • In a stand mixer or with an electric hand mixer, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and sugar until light in color and fluffy in texture.
    3/4 cup (167g) salted butter, softened , 3/4 cup (185g) brown sugar, 1/4 cup (58g) granulated sugar
  • Scrape the sides of the bowl and add in the egg and canola oil. Mix until well combined.
    1 egg, 1 Tbsp canola oil
  • Add the flour, rolled oats, cornstarch, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Mix until the dough forms.
    1 1/2 cup (228g) all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch, 1 1/2 cups (150g) rolled oats, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt
  • Loosely press the dough into a greased 9x13 pan leaving the top textured.
  • Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 15-17 minutes or until the center no longer looks wet and glossy.

Icing

  • While the cookie bars are baking, make the icing by combining the butter and shortening until smooth.
    1/4 cup (56g) salted butter, softened , 1 Tbsp vegetable shortening
  • Add in the powdered sugar, vanilla and 1 tbsp of milk. You can always add more milk, if needed. The icing should be quite thick.
    1 1/2 cups (161g) powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla `, 1-2 Tbsp milk
  • Transfer the icing to a zip top bag with the corner clipped or piping bag.
  • Immediately after the bars come out of the oven, zig zag the icing on top of the cookie bars. Allow the icing to melt and then use a spoon to push the icing to fill up all the dips in the texture on the top of the cookie bars.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Cut and serve.
  • Enjoy!
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Nutrition

Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
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