Chewy oatmeal bars with brown sugar, cinnamon, and crunchy toffee bits mixed into the batter and sprinkled on top. Makes about 36 bars.
These chewy oat bars combine brown sugar, cinnamon, rolled oats, and crunchy English toffee bits. More toffee is sprinkled on top while the bars are still hot.
Helpful Tips
- Either quick-cooking oats or regular rolled oats work in this recipe.
- The batter is stiff; spread it evenly into the pan with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the reserved toffee bits on immediately after baking so they settle onto the warm bars.
THE RECIPE
Oatmeal Toffee Bars
Prep20 min
Bake25 min
TotalAbout 1 hr 45 min
YieldAbout 36 bars
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13 × 9 × 2-inch baking pan.
- Beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until well blended. Add the eggs and vanilla; beat well. Stir together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add to the butter mixture, beating until blended. Stir in the oats and 1 1/3 cups toffee bits; the mixture will be stiff. Spread in the prepared pan.
- Bake for about 25 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Immediately sprinkle the remaining toffee bits over the surface. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, then cut into bars.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use quick oats or rolled oats?
Either quick-cooking oats or regular rolled oats can be used.
When do I add the toffee topping?
Sprinkle the reserved toffee bits over the bars immediately after they come out of the oven.
Recipe adapted from the vintage cookbook page supplied by the site owner; wording clarified for readability with AI assistance. Featured image: AI-generated food photography.