Grannies Oatmeal Ricotta Bar Cookies

Indulge in a taste of nostalgia with Grannies Oatmeal Ricotta Bar Cookies, a delightful marriage of wholesome rolled oats, creamy ricotta cheese, and warm cinnamon spice. These soft, chewy cookie bars are baked to golden perfection and subtly sweetened with a blend of light brown sugar and granulated sugar. The addition of whole milk ricotta creates a luxuriously moist texture that's truly irresistible, while optional mix-ins like raisins or chocolate chips add a burst of customized flavor. Perfectly easy to whip up in just under 40 minutes, these bars are a comforting snack or dessert that’s great for family gatherings, tea time, or meal prepping sweet treats for the week. Serve these hearty bars straight from the pan or store them for a grab-and-go delight. Keywords: oatmeal bar cookies, ricotta desserts, chewy cookie bars, homemade oatmeal bars, easy cookie recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk)
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 0.75 cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease it lightly.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the ricotta cheese to the creamed mixture and blend until well incorporated.

Step 4

Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, ensuring everything is well combined.

Step 5

In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.

Step 7

Fold in the rolled oats and, if desired, the raisins or chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor.

Step 8

Transfer the cookie batter to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let the oatmeal ricotta bars cool completely in the baking dish before slicing them into squares or rectangles.

Step 11

Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1237.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4214.7

Total Fat 150.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 81.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 741.4mg	0%
Sodium 2241.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 655.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.2g	0%
Total Sugars 382.2g
Protein 89.2g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 957.9mg	0%
Iron 23.0mg	0%
Potassium 2541.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.2%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 60.5%