These fun cookie bars will remind you of the oatmeal creme pies you used to get in your lunchbox. They are super easy to make and will give you a taste of childhood!
Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 10x15-inch bar pan.
Stir together 1 cup butter, 2 cups light brown sugar, 4 Tablespoons molasses, and 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract.
Add 2 large eggs and mix well.
In another bowl, stir together 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 cups instant oats, 1½ cups all-purpose flour, and 1 teaspoon baking powder.
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Spread in prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until set.
Allow to cool completely before frosting.
Marshmallow Fluff Buttercream
In mixing bowl, beat 1 cup butter until light and fluffy.
Add 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 7 ounces marshmallow fluff. Mix on medium speed for 4 minutes.
Spread over cooled bars. Decorate with sprinkles if desired.
Cut into squares and enjoy.
Notes
These cookie bars can be stored at room temperature for a couple of days. They are at their chewy best when stored at room temperature.
For longer storage, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to a week. Or freeze them for up to three months.
If you chill them until the frosting is set, you can stack them for storage. But I would but them in a single layer before you bring them back to room temperature.