Butterscotch Oatmeal Dream Bars
Indulge in these irresistible Butterscotch Oatmeal Dream Bars, where chewy, hearty oats meet the rich, creamy sweetness of butterscotch chips. These bars are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth at any time of day, whether as a breakfast treat, an afternoon snack, or a delightful dessert. Once you bake a batch, you're likely to find yourself reaching for another piece, so it's wise to share them with friends—unless you want to eat the whole pan yourself! Their golden color and warm spices make them the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy gatherings or a simple treat at home.
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Servings
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Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
flour
1 cup (all-purpose)
baking soda
1 teaspoon (none)
salt
1/2 teaspoon (none)
cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon (ground)
butter
1 cup (softened, plus extra for greasing the pan)
white sugar
3/4 cup (none)
eggs
2 (large)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (none)
regular oatmeal
3 cups (uncooked)
butterscotch chips
12 ounces (none)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with softened butter to prevent sticking.
3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
4
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter until smooth. Gradually add the white sugar, mixing until the mixture is light and fluffy.
5
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
6
Gradually incorporate the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until combined.
7
Fold in the uncooked oats and butterscotch chips until evenly distributed in the batter.
8
Spread the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing it out evenly.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for 22 to 28 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set but still slightly gooey.
10
If the bars brown too quickly around the edges, reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C) during the last 10 minutes of baking.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Butterscotch Oatmeal Dream Bars?
They are an irresistible treat where chewy, hearty oats meet the rich, creamy sweetness of butterscotch chips, featuring golden color and warm spices.
What size pan is required for this recipe?
You should use a 9x13-inch baking pan.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
How long do the bars need to bake?
Bake the bars for 22 to 28 minutes until the edges are golden and the center is set.
What should I do if the bars brown too quickly?
If the edges brown too quickly, reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C) for the final 10 minutes of baking.
How much flour is needed?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of all-purpose flour.
How many eggs are used in the batter?
The recipe requires 2 large eggs.
What amount of butterscotch chips is used?
You will need 12 ounces of butterscotch chips.
What type of oatmeal should be used?
Use 3 cups of uncooked regular oatmeal.
How much butter is required?
The recipe uses 1 cup of softened butter, plus extra for greasing the pan.
What type of sugar is used in these bars?
The recipe calls for 3/4 cup of white sugar.
How much cinnamon is added?
Add 3/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
How much vanilla extract is needed?
One teaspoon of vanilla extract is used.
How much baking soda is required?
You will need 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
How much salt is included?
The recipe includes 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
How should the dry ingredients be prepared?
Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl until well combined.
How do you cream the butter and sugar?
Use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter until smooth, then gradually add the white sugar until light and fluffy.
When should the eggs be added?
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition before stirring in the vanilla.
When do you add the oatmeal and chips?
Fold in the uncooked oats and butterscotch chips after the flour mixture has been incorporated into the wet ingredients.
How do you prepare the baking pan?
Grease the 9x13-inch baking pan with softened butter to prevent the bars from sticking.
What is the final texture of the bars?
The edges should be lightly golden and the center should be set but still slightly gooey.
Are these bars suitable for snacks?
Yes, they are perfect for breakfast treats, afternoon snacks, or desserts.
What category of food is this recipe?
This recipe is categorized under bars, cookies, snacks, and desserts.
Is this considered an easy recipe?
Yes, it is tagged as an easy recipe and comfort food.
How do I spread the batter?
Spread the batter into the prepared pan and smooth it out evenly before baking.
What flavor profile can I expect?
Expect a rich, creamy sweetness from the butterscotch combined with hearty oats and warm cinnamon.
Can these bars be served at gatherings?
Yes, they are perfect for cozy gatherings or as a simple treat at home.
What should I do with the flour mixture?
Gradually incorporate it into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Why is softened butter used?
Softened butter is used for both the batter and for greasing the pan to ensure proper texture and release.
What makes these bars comfort food?
Their golden color, warm spices, and hearty oatmeal texture make them a classic comfort food treat.