Best 8 Frosted Oatmeal Bars Recipes

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In the realm of delectable treats, frosted oatmeal bars stand as a shining beacon of comfort and indulgence. Hailing from the tapestry of American cuisine, these delectable confections have captured the hearts of countless dessert enthusiasts with their symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas. As you embark on a culinary journey to discover the best-frosted oatmeal bar recipe, let us guide you through a tantalizing exploration of what makes this dessert truly extraordinary.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FROSTED OATMEAL BARS



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This recipe is great for busy people with no time to bake cookies. They are quick, easy and delicious!

Provided by Dawn McLeskey

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups rolled oats
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup butter
½ cup honey
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
¼ cup peanut butter

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, combine oats, sugar, butter, and honey. Microwave on high for 4 1/2 - 5 1/2 minutes or until bubbly, stirring twice.
  • Spread honey mixture in an 8 x 8 inch pan. Cool in refrigerator.
  • In small bowl, combine chocolate chips and peanut butter. Microwave on high for 1 - 1 1/2 minutes or until chips are soft, stirring once. Spread over cookie mixture. Refrigerate until chocolate is firm. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 83.9 mg, Sugar 24.9 g

OATMEAL BARS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield approximately 12 bars

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
3/4 cup uncooked rolled oats
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup butterscotch chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour a 9 by 13 inch baking pan. Sift the dry ingredients together and set aside. In an electric mixer cream the butter, molasses and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and add the reserved dry ingredients and mix until just incorporated. Fold in oats, raisins, nuts and chips. Spread dough in an even layer on prepared pan and bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool on a rack for 10 minutes then carefully cut in to bars approximately 3 inches square. Remove bars from pan and allow to cool completely.

QUICK, EASY OATMEAL BARS WITH CHOCOLATE TOPPING



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I grew up eating these. This is a recipe originally from an old Nestle cookbook that my mom adapted to suit us.

Provided by Chef Schellies

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 20 Bars, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs
1 cup flour, sifted
1 cup oatmeal
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening
1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Combine butter, brown sugar, and vanilla and beat until creamy.
  • Beat in the eggs.
  • Add the flour and oatmeal.
  • Spread in a greased 9x13 pan.
  • Bake at 350F for 20 minutes.
  • Cool slightly.
  • Combine chocolate chips and shortening and melt in a double boiler or carefully in a saucepan.
  • Spread over baked mixture.
  • Sprinkle with chopped nuts.

FROSTED OATMEAL SQUARES



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Make and share this Frosted Oatmeal Squares recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Alison J.

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup shortening
2 eggs
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup flour
1 cup rolled oats
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup icing sugar
water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Combine all ingredients and pour into a greased 8" or 9" square baking dish.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Frost when completely cool, then cut into bars.
  • To make frosting: Add water to icing sugar, a teaspoon at a time, and mix until you achieve a spreadable consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.6, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 112.8, Carbohydrate 39.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 27.2, Protein 3.2

NO-BAKE OATMEAL BARS



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Mix up 8 easy ingredients for this foolproof, no-bake cereal bar.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/3 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup diced dried fruit and raisin mixture
2 cups Wheaties™ cereal
1 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Grease bottom and sides of 9-inch square pan with small amount of butter.
  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat sugar, butter, honey and cinnamon to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Stir in dried fruit. Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Press mixture in pan with back of wooden spoon. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 55 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g

FROSTED BANANA BARS



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These banana bars are always a hit at potlucks in the small rural farming community where my husband and I live. I also like to provide them for coffee hour after church. They're so moist and delicious that wherever I take them, they don't last long. -Karen Dryak, Niobrara, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
Dash salt
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the eggs, bananas and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into creamed mixture just until blended., Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Frost bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

FUDGY OATMEAL BARS



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I received this recipe from my sister-in-law, and it's been a big hit with our family. My husband and I are wheat and cattle farmers and we have three children.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups quick-cooking oats or rolled oats
FILLING:
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and eggs. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in oats by hand. Press two-thirds of mixture into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , For filling, heat butter, milk and chocolate chips in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted. Remove from heat; stir in the nuts, vanilla and salt. Spread over oat mixture in pan. , Drop reserved oat mixture by teaspoonfuls onto filling. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. Cut into bars while warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

OATMEAL-RAISIN BARS



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These handheld treats are packable, snackable, sure-fire crowd-pleasers -- indoors and out.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 35m

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan
3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick-cooking)
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan. Line bottom with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides; butter paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together butter, sugars, egg, salt, and cinnamon until smooth. Add flour, oats, and raisins; fold in just until combined.
  • Spread batter in prepared pan, and bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs attached, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan. Using paper overhang, lift cake onto a work surface; cut into 16 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g

Tips:

  • Before beginning, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. This will ensure that the pan is ready when the batter is mixed and that the bars will cook evenly.
  • Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best texture. Quick oats will absorb too much liquid and make the bars too soft, while steel-cut oats will be too chewy.
  • Be sure to pack the brown sugar firmly into the measuring cup. This will ensure that you get the correct amount of sugar and that the bars will be adequately sweetened.
  • If you don't have evaporated milk, you can substitute regular milk. However, the bars may be slightly less moist.
  • Once the bars are baked, let them cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from melting.
  • For a fun twist, try adding chocolate chips, raisins, or nuts to the batter before baking.

Conclusion:

Frosted oatmeal bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are moist, chewy, and have a sweet and tangy frosting that is sure to please everyone. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a batch of these bars ready in no time. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give frosted oatmeal bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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