Grannies Oatmeal Ricotta Bar Cookies
Indulge in a taste of nostalgia with Grannies Oatmeal Ricotta Bar Cookies, a delightful marriage of wholesome rolled oats, creamy ricotta cheese, and warm cinnamon spice. These soft, chewy cookie bars are baked to golden perfection and subtly sweetened with a blend of light brown sugar and granulated sugar. The addition of whole milk ricotta creates a luxuriously moist texture that's truly irresistible, while optional mix-ins like raisins or chocolate chips add a burst of customized flavor. Perfectly easy to whip up in just under 40 minutes, these bars are a comforting snack or dessert that’s great for family gatherings, tea time, or meal prepping sweet treats for the week. Serve these hearty bars straight from the pan or store them for a grab-and-go delight. Keywords: oatmeal bar cookies, ricotta desserts, chewy cookie bars, homemade oatmeal bars, easy cookie recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 0.75 cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the ricotta cheese to the creamed mixture and blend until well incorporated.
Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, ensuring everything is well combined.
In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.
Fold in the rolled oats and, if desired, the raisins or chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor.
Transfer the cookie batter to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly 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 let the oatmeal ricotta bars cool completely in the baking dish before slicing them into squares or rectangles.
Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4215 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.3 g | 193% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.0 g | 405% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 741 mg | 247% | |
| Sodium | 2241 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 655.3 g | 238% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.2 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 382.2 g | ||
| Protein | 89.2 g | 178% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 958 mg | 74% | |
| Iron | 23.0 mg | 128% | |
| Potassium | 2541 mg | 54% | |
*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.
