Banana Oat Cookie Bars Recipe

Ingredients for Banana Oat Cookie Bars

• ½ cup (1 stick) softened butter
• ½ cup shortening
• 1 large egg
• 3 ripe bananas, sliced
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups rolled oats
• Walnuts

How to Make Banana Oat Cookie Bars

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Grease an 8x8 inch or 9x13 inch baking pan.
3. Slice 3 ripe bananas.
4. In a large bowl, cream together ½ cup (1 stick) softened butter, ½ cup shortening, 1 large egg, and the sliced bananas until well combined.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
7. Stir in 2 cups rolled oats.
8. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
10. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.