Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

This is a perfect little snack time treat. If you want to make it a little healthier, leave out the chocolate chips and cut back on the sugar and just have them be oatmeal cookie bars -- sweeter than a granola bar, but not quite as unhealthy as a regular cookie.

This classic oatmeal and chocolate chip recipe is perfect for the holidays or any time of the year and will go great in your treat bags!

• 2 1/4 cups rolled oats


• 1 1/4 cup flour


• 1 tsp cinnamon


• 1/2 tsp baking soda


• 1/2 tsp salt


• 4 tbsp cold butter, cut into pieces


• 2/3 cup sugar


• 2/3 cup light brown sugar


• 1 egg


• 1 egg white


• 1 tbsp vanilla


• 1 cup chocolate chips

Preheat to 325°F. Line baking pan with parchment paper.

Whisk oats, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Beat butter and sugars until well combined. Beat in egg, then egg white, then vanilla. Stir in the oat mixture with a wooden spoon until just moistened. Stir in chocolate chips.

Spread out dough into the pan to make an even layer.

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top of the bars are lightly golden brown. Let cool. Cut bars into squares and store in an airtight container.