The BEST Oatmeal Cookie Bars

These are the yummiest cookie bars and they disappear from the pan as soon as they are cool enough to grab. They are also very easy to bake (neighbor treats, anyone?) and the dough is so delicious to just gobble right out of the bowl. Be sure not to over bake or else they get a little too crunchy. Enjoy!

The BEST Oatmeal Cookie Bars

3/4 c. butter

1/2 c. shortening

1/2 c. sugar

3/4 c. brown sugar

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla

1 1/2 c. flour

1 tsp baking soda

1tsp salt

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

3 c. oatmeal

1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

or variations: 1 c. raisins, chopped nuts or butterscotch chips

Heat oven to 350. Cream together butter, shortening, and sugars until smooth. Add in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, soda, salt and spices. Gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in oats and chocolate chips. Press into a lightly buttered 9 by 13 pan. Bake for about 25 minutes or until almost all set up, center may still wiggle a little. Cool and watch disappear!