QUICK AND EASY APPLE BUTTER OATMEAL BARS

My Apple Butter Oatmeal Bars are quick and easy to prepare and make a delicious dessert or snack. No mixer or pastry cutter required because this recipe uses melted butter. 

Looking for a simple dessert or snack to make? Here it is! We are talking simple here and simple recipes are the best recipes.

All you need to prepare apple butter oatmeal bars are two bowls, a whisk, a spatula, and of course, some measuring cups.

When whisking the melted butter and brown sugar, you’ll notice that it’s separated and looks like it will never come together. But trust me, it will. Use that arm and whisk. The brown sugar will melt into the butter and become one.

Anyone can makes these apple butter oatmeal bars

Once the brown sugar and butter are mixed, add the dry ingredients and mix. Press ⅔ of the mixture into the pan, spread on the apple butter, then sprinkle the remaining batter over the apple butter.

Come on, anyone can make this!

Bake for 35 - 40 minutes then cool on a rack. Use the parchment sling to remove for easy slicing.

Slice into 16 bars or larger, if you like.

That's it! Easy, right?

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APPLE BUTTER OATMEAL BARS

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My Apple Butter Oatmeal Bars are quick and easy to prepare and make a delicious dessert or snack. No mixer or pastry cutter required because this recipe uses melted butter. Part of my keep it short and simple recipes that any level cook can prepare.

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 16 bars

Author: Natalie Gregory

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups flour
• 1 ½ cups whole oats
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon fine salt
• 1 ½ sticks unsalted butter melted
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 1 cup apple butter

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Instructions

• Preheat oven 350°.
• Butter or spray an 8” square pan and line with parchment paper with an overhang. This makes it easier to lift out the bars when cooled to allow for easier slicing.
• Combine the flour, oats, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the butter and brown sugar until thick. It will look separated at first, but the sugar will melt into the butter.
• Use a spatula to stir in the dry mixture and mix until combined.
• Press ⅔ of the mixture into the prepared baking pan.
• Spread apple butter evenly on top.
• Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the top.
• Bake until light golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Transfer pan onto a cooling rack and let cool. Once cooled, lift out bars and cut into squares.

Nutritional Information

I don't post the nutritional value because I don't trust the accuracy of the nutritional apps. I’m not a nutritionist and don't want to post misinformation.

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