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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
These dessert bars feature a chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookie base topped with sweet and tangy cream cheese frosting. Packed with texture and flavor, these bars are the decadent version of a classic.
👥 9 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 37 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 22 min👤 Allison Mattina📖 celebratingsweets
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pan
- oven
- bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Cookie bars:
2
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 pan (preferably metal) with parchment paper. Lightly grease it and set it aside.
3
With a hand mixer or stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for ⏱️ 2-3 minutes, until light and fluffy. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla. Beat until combined, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed (the batter will be fairly thin).
large egg1large egg yolk1(100g) quick oats1 cup(170g) chocolate chips (see note)1 cup
4
In a separate bowl, combine flour, oats, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until fully combined. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts.
5
Scoop the dough into the prepared pan and press/spread it into an even layer. I moisten my fingertips with water to press it in without sticking. If desired, place several additional chocolate chips on top of the bars (this makes for a prettier presentation - if you're planning on frosting the bars this isn't necessary).
6
Bake for ⏱️ 20-25 minutes, until the top is light golden brown and the edges are just beginning to darken. I like to remove it from the oven when the center is still a tiny bit underbaked. Place on a wire rack to cool completely.
7
Frosting:
8
Using a hand mixer or stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese and butter until combined. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until well combined, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. If desired, add a pinch of salt.
9
Spread the frosting on the cooled bars. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts
calories
420 kcal
fat Content
17 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
46 g
sodium Content
320 mg
protein Content
6 g
trans Fat Content
0.4 g
cholesterol Content
72 mg
carbohydrate Content
62 g
saturated Fat Content
10 g
unsaturated Fat Content
4 g
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