When you share cookie recipes alphabetically, bar cookies cover a lot of ground! You will probably find some 'bar' cookies listed under their basic ingredients as well as under bar. I keep wanting to put together a cookie baking book and that thought is a bit daunting trying to figure out how to list them! Anyway, here is a not super-sweet cookie that makes a nice contrast to the cookie plate and goes well as a snack with a much-needed cup of coffee on a busy day.
Cinnamon Oatmeal Bars
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
23 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2/3 cup rolled oats (give them a spin in the food processor or blender to break them down a bit)
1 cup butter
Place all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Fingers or a pastry blender work equally well at turning the mixture into a crumbly texture.
In a jelly roll pan (15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch pan), lined with parchment paper or vegetable oil sprayed, press the dough evenly into place. I find that starting from the middle and working my way out is helpful. If the dough is sticky, dust your fingertips with a bit of flour.
Bake in a preheated 300 degree oven 40-45 minutes or until deep, golden brown. Cut into bars while still hot and leave in the pan to cool.
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