| Directions: | For the Bars:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8×8 baking pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray, set aside.
In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon & salt, set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter, brown sugar & granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add in vanilla & egg and beat until incorporated.
Gradually add in flour mixture and mix until just incorporated. Add in oats and beat until fully incorporated.
Press mixture into prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes until edges are lightly golden and center is set. Remove from oven and place pan on cooling rack to cool completely.
For Frosting:
In the bowl of a stand mixer, add in butter & vanilla & whipping cream and beat on medium speed until creamy. Gradually add in confectioner’s sugar and beat until just incorporated. Increase mixer speed to high and beat until light and fluffy.
Once bars cool, Remove bars from pan and peel off the foil. Spread frosting evenly over top, cut into bars and serve. Store in airtight container.
*Can sub half/half or whole milk for whipping cream
*For a firmer icing, after you spread the frosting over top chill bars in the refrigerator before cutting into squares.
*Can double the recipe and bake in a 9×13 baking pan |