Cranberry Oatmeal Bar Cookies
Soft, chewy, and bursting with tangy sweetness, these Cranberry Oatmeal Bar Cookies are the perfect combination of wholesome and indulgent. Made with hearty rolled oats, tender dried cranberries, and a hint of warm cinnamon, these bars strike the perfect balance between comfort food and refined dessert. The buttery, golden-brown base is easy to prepare in just one bowl, making this recipe ideal for busy bakers. With a quick prep time of 15 minutes and a bake time of 25 minutes, you'll have 16 irresistible bars ready to serve and enjoy. Perfect for holiday gatherings, snack time, or a sweet treat on-the-go, these oatmeal bars are a must-try for fans of easy-to-make desserts with a rustic twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Fold in the rolled oats and dried cranberries using a spatula or wooden spoon, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cool, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Cut into 16 squares or rectangles and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4183 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.6 g | 160% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.2 g | 311% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 2709 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 707.1 g | 257% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.8 g | 149% | |
| Total Sugars | 389.8 g | ||
| Protein | 72.8 g | 146% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 439 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 23.8 mg | 132% | |
| Potassium | 1764 mg | 38% | |
*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.
