This retro dessert couldnt be easier to make.
We used to make them in the 1980s around Christmastime.
My mom originally got the recipe from Susan Buckalew.
Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe
As a kid, I loved making Oh Henry bars just as much as eating them.
You just melt a stick of butter and mix it with rolled oats, brown sugar, and honey.
Then pat it in a pan and bake just until its set.
Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe
The whole happens in under half an hour.
The hardest part is waiting for the pan to cool enough to cut into bars!
Why Are These Cookies Called Oh Henry Bars?
Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe
These delectable bar cookies were inspired bya storied candy bar called Oh Henry!
(you gotta love a candy bar with an exclamation point in its name).
Theyve been around for over a century and are currently more popular in Canada than America.
That same flavor combo informs Oh Henrys bar cookie incarnation.
I use honey because it adds more flavor, but if you prefer, use corn syrup.
The texture will be the same either way.
Grease the sides with cooking spray.
Grab a large bowl.
Then add the oats and stir until they are well coated.
Dump the oat mixture into the pan and pat it in an even layer using slightly dampened hands.
Stir frequently with a rubber spatula until melted and smooth.
Pour the topping over the baked oat base and spread around evenly.
Sprinkle the chopped peanuts over the top, if using.
Loosen the edges from the pan with a thin table knife or metal spatula.
Then use the parchment to quickly lift the base from the pan onto a cutting board.
With a large, sharp knife, cut into 40 bars.
Store in an airtight container, separating the layers with waxed paper or parchment.
These freeze well, up to 2 months.
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