Chewy Oatmeal Spice Bars
Warm, spiced, and irresistibly chewy, these Chewy Oatmeal Spice Bars are the ultimate comfort treat for cozy days. Packed with the earthy aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, these bars strike the perfect balance of sweetness with their blend of brown sugar and oats. Featuring a customizable twist, you can elevate them with optional mix-ins like crunchy nuts, sweet raisins, or decadent chocolate chips. Simple to prepare in just 15 minutes, these bars bake to golden perfection in under half an hour, making them an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert or snack. Whether enjoyed with a cup of tea or as an on-the-go treat, these oatmeal spice bars are sure to become a seasonal favorite! Keywords: chewy oatmeal spice bars, oatmeal dessert bars, spiced oatmeal treats, easy homemade snack bars.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams Unsalted butter
- 150 grams Brown sugar, packed
- 50 grams Granulated sugar
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 120 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 180 grams Rolled oats
- 120 grams Optional mix-ins (chopped nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring some paper overhangs for easy removal.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in the brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth and combined.
Let the mixture cool slightly before whisking in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and baking powder.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Gently fold in the rolled oats and any optional mix-ins you like, such as chopped nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang.
Cut into 12 squares or rectangles and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3645 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 187.8 g | 241% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.4 g | 342% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 622 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 1836 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 442.3 g | 161% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.6 g | 127% | |
| Total Sugars | 202.1 g | ||
| Protein | 77.4 g | 155% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 464 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 21.7 mg | 121% | |
| Potassium | 2099 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
