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Iced Oatmeal Cookie Bars

Iced Oatmeal Cookie Bars

Delicious Iced Oatmeal Cookie Bars with creamy frosting, perfect for gatherings or sweet cravings.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 368

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • ? cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons molasses medium, dark, or full-bodied
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ? teaspoon salt
  • ? teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup instant oats not old-fashioned or whole-rolled
  • ? cup all-purpose flour
Frosting
  • ? cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 ? cups confectioners? sugar
  • 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
  • ? to ? teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • 8-by-8-inch baking pan
  • microwave
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Stand mixer or electric hand mixer

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350?F. Line an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray; set aside.
  2. In a large, microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter for about 1 minute on high power.
  3. Wait momentarily before adding the egg. Add the egg, brown sugar, molasses, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon, and whisk until smooth.
  4. Add the oats and stir to combine.
  5. Add the flour and stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Turn the batter out into the prepared pan, smoothing the top lightly with a spatula. Bake for about 24 to 25 minutes, or until done.
  7. Place the pan on a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Frosting Instructions
  1. In a stand mixer bowl (or large bowl with an electric hand mixer), combine the butter and confectioners? sugar, and beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  2. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add the marshmallow creme and salt. Beat on medium-high speed until well combined, about 1 minute.
  3. Turn frosting out over cooled bars and lightly smooth it with a spatula.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 368kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 203mgFiber: 1gSugar: 39g

Notes

Feel free to customize with spices or chocolate chips for an added twist. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

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