My meals have often included some oatmeal — partially because we wound up with two big packages of rolled oats in our cupboard and I’ve been trying to reduce that amount, This recipe from One Tin Bakes Easy gave me a good use for some of the oatmeal. The bars were great, the frosting so-so, but these would absolutely be on the list when I’m hoping to make a sweet treat that doesn’t include chocolate.
Frosted Oatmeal Cream Bars
1 1/3 sticks butter, melted
1 c + 4 Tbsp brown sugar
1 egg
2 egg yolks
2 ½ c rolled oats
1 c + 3 Tbsp flour
¾ tsp baking soda
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp cinnamon
Frosting
7 Tbsp butter, at room temperature
1 2/3 c powdered sugar
1/3 c heavy cream
pinch sea salt
1 tsp vanilla
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9×13 pan and line with parchment paper. Place the butter and brown sugar in a large bowl and whisk together until combined. Add the egg and whisk thoroughly, then add the yolks and whisk again until fully combined. Add the oats, flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon, and stir together until a uniform dough forms. Scrape the dough into the pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until lightly browned, puffed around the edges, and set in the middle. Set aside to cool completely in the tin. To make the frosting, beat the butter and powdered sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy, at least 5 minutes. Add the cream, salt, and vanilla, then beat briefly until smooth and combined. Use the parchment paper to lift the bars from the pan, then spread evenly with the frosting.
I will make crafts and cook better 