If you love homemade cookies but want something quicker and easier, this soft and chewy oatmeal cookie bar recipe is about to become your new go‑to dessert. These bars bake up golden, gooey, and irresistible — all without scooping individual cookies. Just mix, pour, bake, and enjoy.
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🍪 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- One‑bowl recipe — no mixer needed
- Soft, chewy center with crisp edges
- Perfect for parties, potlucks, and bake sales
- Easy to customize with your favorite mix‑ins
- Ready in about 40 minutes
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 3/4 cup quick oats
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup plus 2 TBSP of all purpose flour
- 1tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tsp Vanilla
- 1 TBSP Molasses
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line and 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Melt butter and allow it to cool for roughly 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Spread evenly into your prepared baking dish.
- Bake 30-35 minutes or until the edges are set and the top is a rich, golden brown. The center will still be a bit jiggly. Be careful not to overbake or they may turn out dry.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for 1-2 hours or until it reaches room temperature.
- Remove from the baking dish and use a large knife to cut into bars. Serve, and enjoy!
Tips for Perfect Oatmeal Cookie Bars
- Don’t overbake — they firm up as they cool.
- Use parchment for easy lifting and clean cuts.
- Add fun mix‑ins like M&Ms or Raisins.
Here is a link for my favorite mixing bowls.
FAQ about the Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Cookie Bar Recipe
How long will they store? They will store 5-7 days in an airtight container.
What mix‑ins can I add? Chocolate chips, M&Ms, chopped nuts, dried fruit, or all work beautifully.
Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted? Yes, you can. You will not notice much of a taste difference between salted or unsalted butter.
If you try these cookie bars, leave a comment and let me know how they turned out!
Also, if you are big fan of oats (like us) you should try our Easy Cinnamon Coconut Pecan Granola recipe.
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Description
These soft and chewy oatmeal cookie bars are the ultimate quick dessert! Made in one bowl with simple pantry ingredients, they bake into golden, gooey perfection every time. Perfect for parties, potlucks, bake sales, or a cozy night in. Save this easy cookie bar recipe for your next sweet craving!
Ingredients
1/2 Cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
3/4 Cup quick oats
1/4 Cup old fashioned rolled oats
1 Cup plus 2 Tablespoons all purpose flour
1 Tsp baking soda
1 Tsp cinnamon
1/2 Tsp salt
1/2 Cup granulated sugar
1/2 Cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 Tsp vanilla
1 TBSP Molasses
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8×8 baking sheet with parchment paper. Set asisde.
- Melt butter and allow to cool for roughly 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, add all ingredients and stir until the batter is well combined.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until edges are set and the top is a rich, golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool 1-2 hour or until they reach room temperature.
- Remove from baking dish and cut with a large, sharp knife. Serve and enjoy!
