Simple Oatmeal Delights
If you’re craving homemade treats that are easy to make and packed with wholesome oats,
this page features three straightforward recipes for oatmeal-based desserts: Oatmeal Marble Squares, Pineapple Squares,
and Molasses Oatmeal Cookies.
These recipes use basic pantry staples and require minimal baking skills, making them perfect for beginners or quick family baking
sessions.
Oatmeal Marble Squares combines chewy oats with a swirl of chocolate for a marbled bar that’s both nutty and indulgent.
The result is a fudgy, textured square that’s great for snacking.
Pineapple Squares a tropical twist, try these layered squares with a fruity pineapple filling sandwiched between crumbly oatmeal crusts.
A fun variation swaps pineapple for cherry pie filling—serve warm with ice cream for extra decadence.
Molasses Oatmeal Cookies get their rich flavor from molasses, offering a soft, chewy texture with a hint of spice.
Simple and satisfying, they’re ideal for cookie jars or afternoon treats.
Overall, this page is a treasure trove for oatmeal enthusiasts, emphasizing ease and versatility.
Oatmeal Marble Square Recipe
Ingredients required3/4 cup sifted flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup quick oats
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup soft butter
6 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon water
6 oz semi-sweet chocolate morsels
Preheat oven 375 degrees
Instructions for Oatmeal Marble Square Recipe
Blend butter, sugar, vanilla and water, add sifted dry ingredients. Stir in oats and nuts. Spread in greased 13 by 9 inch pan. Bake one minute, run knife through dough, return to oven for 12 to 14 minutes.
Pineapple Squares Recipe
Ingredients required1 can crushed pineapple
1/4 cup sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup brown sugar
2 cups oatmeal
1 cup Crisco
Preheat oven 350 degrees
Instructions for Pineapple Squares Recipe
Put the crushed pineapple in pan with the next 3 ingredients. Bring to a boil till cornstarch is clear. Set aside. Then mix all the next ingredients together to get a crumble affect. Put half of this into the greased 7 1/2 by 7 1/2 square pan, spread pineapple mixture over and cover the rest of mixture. Bake 30 to 35 minutes. After baking, cool. Cover with confectioners sugar. Make 16 squares. Variation: Instead of pineapple take cherry pie filling. Serve warm with ice cream.
Molasses Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Ingredients required1 cup sugar
3/4 cup shortening
2 cups of oatmeal
3 cups flour 1 cup of molasses
1 teaspoons soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
two eggs
Preheat oven 350 degrees
Instructions for Molasses Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Combine all ingredients. Beat well, drop by spoonful on greased cookie sheet. Bake until done.
