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Cookie Butter Bars stacked on top of each other.
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Cookie Butter Bars

These Cookie Butter Bars start with a simple oatmeal cookie dough that is baked, then topped with chocolate chips, lots of gooey cookie butter, and finished off with another layer of oatmeal cookie dough.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Total Time37 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cookie Butter Bars
Servings: 16 bars
Author: Chelsea Lords
Cost: $5.62

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 cup, at toom temp
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar firmly packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats not steel cut or quick oats!
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cookie butter or Biscoff spread
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips or semi-sweet or dark, see note 2
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the room-temp butter, brown sugar, flour, oats, baking soda, vanilla extract, and salt using a hand mixer until a thick dough forms. Divide the mixture in half and press half of it into the prepared pan.
  • Measure out 1 cup of cookie butter and place it in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 15–30 seconds or until warm enough to pour.
  • Bake the base for 8 minutes, then remove from the oven. Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the crust. Pour the cookie butter over the chocolate chips, using a spatula to gently smooth it into an even layer.
  • Crumble the remaining oatmeal mixture over the caramel layer (don’t press it down), then bake for another 13–18 minutes until the edges are lightly browned and the top is set.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour before cutting into bars. These bars are best enjoyed within 2–4 days when stored in an airtight container.

Notes

Note 1: You can find cookie butter at Trader Joe’s and Biscoff spread at most grocery stores—look by the nut butter!
Note 2: I love milk chocolate chips, but if you prefer less sweetness or like dark chocolate more, go for semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips instead.
Storage: Store these bars in an airtight container; best enjoyed within 2–4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 277IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg