Ginger Cherry Oatmeal Cookie Bars
Indulge in the sweet and spicy flavors of these delightful cookie bars, perfect for any occasion. With a blend of ginger and cherries, they offer a chewy and crunchy texture that's simple to make and satisfying to eat.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 113 g melted unsalted butter Make sure it's melted but not too hot.
- 100 g light brown sugar, packed
- 50 g white granulated sugar
- 85 g molasses (unsulphured)
- 1 large egg, kept cold
Spices and Seasoning
- 2 tsp ground ginger Adjust according to preference.
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¾ tsp baking soda
Dry Ingredients
- 225 g all-purpose flour
- 50 g rolled oats, plus extra for topping Can sprinkle on top before baking.
- 75 g dried cherries, roughly chopped
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare an 8x8-inch pan by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, blend melted butter with light brown sugar, white sugar, and molasses until smooth.
- Add the cold egg along with ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and sea salt, and whisk until the batter is glossy.
- Stir in baking soda, then gently fold in all-purpose flour, rolled oats, and dried cherries until no dry flour remains.
- Spread the thick dough evenly into the prepared pan, pressing it down. Optionally, sprinkle extra oats on top.
Baking
- Bake for about 24-27 minutes until the surface is golden and the center feels just set.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan before lifting out using the parchment paper, then slice into bars.
Notes
The bars can be served with powdered sugar on top or paired with vanilla ice cream. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days at room temperature, or refrigerate for longer storage.