These soft and chewy oatmeal butterscotch bars are full of oats, butterscotch and delicious flavors. The bars are chewy and soft and are perfect to make for a party.
Oatmeal butterscotch bars are the perfect Fall cookie. They are incredibly simple to whip up, requiring just a few basic ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.
The combination of oats and butterscotch creates a delightful texture and a sweet, buttery taste that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients For Oatmeal Butterscotch Bars:
You probably already have all the ingredients you need to make these butterscotch cookie bars. Here is what you need.
- butter
- brown sugar
- granulated sugar
- eggs
- vanilla extract
- butterscotch chips
- rolled oats
- flour
- baking soda
- baking powder
- walnuts
- salt
How To Make Oatmeal Butterscotch Bars:
To make these delectable bars, start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees and greasing a baking dish with butter or lining it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar. Cream them together until light and fluffy.
Next, add in 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Mix well until everything is fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Now it’s time to add the star of the show – the oats and butterscotch chips!
Fold in the old-fashioned oats, walnuts and butterscotch chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
The oats will provide a hearty texture, while the butterscotch chips will melt slightly, creating pockets of gooey goodness.
Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
Pop it into the preheated oven and bake for 22 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and let it cool completely before cutting into bars.
This will allow the bars to set and firm up, ensuring that they hold their shape when served. However, if you can’t resist the temptation, feel free to enjoy a warm, gooey square straight from the oven!
These oatmeal butterscotch bars are versatile and can be customized to your liking.
You can also drizzle a simple glaze made with powdered sugar and milk over the top for a touch of sweetness.
Whether you’re hosting a party, need a quick dessert for a potluck, or simply want a tasty treat to enjoy with your afternoon cup of tea, these easy oatmeal butterscotch bars are sure to be a hit.
Their chewy texture, rich flavors, and simplicity make them a go-to recipe that will have everyone asking for seconds
These oatmeal butterscotch bars are also perfect for your next cookie party. You can serve them in cookie or bar form and they are a delicious treat to give to neighbors or friends.
I love making these for our annual Christmas cookie exchange. Here are some of my other favorite cookies we make for the cookie exchange.
Cookies for cookie exchange:
These cookies are perfect for a cookie exchange because they make a large amount with little effort. You can make them in bar form or in individual cookies.
If you need some more inspiration for a cookie exchange, try these other cookies below.
Best Christmas Cookies Ever: One Dough Makes 4 Cookies
Easy Classic Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Pie Bar With Chocolate and Short Pastry Crust
Oatmeal Butterscotch Bar Recipe:
Oatmeal Butterscotch Bars
Perfect oatmeal cookie bars stuffed with butterscotch!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees and greasing a baking dish with butter or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar. Cream them together until light and fluffy.
- Next, add in 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix well until everything is fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the old-fashioned oats, walnuts and butterscotch chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
- Pop it into the preheated oven and bake for 22 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and let it cool completely before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 364Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 199mgCarbohydrates: 43gFiber: 2gSugar: 25gProtein: 5g
