Toasted Oatmeal Cookie Butter Bars Brownie

Indulge in the delightful combination of toasted oats, rich cookie butter, and semi-sweet chocolate chips in these irresistible brownie bars. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats, toasted
• 1/2 cup cookie butter
• 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F 175C

Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat

Stir in brown sugar until smooth

Remove from heat and let cool slightly

Whisk in egg and vanilla extract until well combined

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt

Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined

Fold in toasted oats until evenly distributed

Spread half of the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula

Spread cookie butter evenly over the batter in the pan

Drop spoonfuls of the remaining batter over the cookie butter layer

Use a knife to swirl the batter and cookie butter together

Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs

Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into bars