Loaded Oatmeal Blondies
Chewy, mix-in-packed oatmeal blondies loaded with your favorite chips and candies.
Servings: 24 bars
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter 113 g, softened
- 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar 250 g
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour 124 g
- 1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats
- 2 cups mix-ins see notes for suggestions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch pan with foil and spray with cooking spray, or grease the pan directly.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the softened butter and packed brown sugar until light and combined.
- Add the egg and vanilla and beat until incorporated.
- Add the salt, baking soda, and cinnamon and mix briefly to combine.
- Add the flour and mix until just combined, then stir in the quick cooking oats with a spatula until evenly distributed.
- Fold in the 2 cups of mix-ins until evenly combined.
- Press the sticky dough evenly into the prepared pan, spraying your hands with cooking spray if needed. Optionally sprinkle a few extra mix-ins on top.
- Bake for about 25 minutes; the center may still be slightly jiggly. Do not overbake.
- Cool completely in the pan before lifting out the foil (if used) and slicing into 24 bars.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch Baking Pan
- Mixing Bowl
- electric mixer with paddle attachment
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Aluminum foil (optional)
Notes
- Use any combination of chips, candies, nuts, or toffee as mix-ins.
- Mini candies make the bars more visually appealing on top.
- Foil makes it easier to remove the bars from the pan.
- Do not overbake; bars firm up as they cool.
- Quick oats give a softer texture than old-fashioned oats.