Source: dLife

Cardamom adds an essence of eucalyptus and lemon, while mace adds the delicate flavor of nutmeg to these bar cookies made with oatmeal and drizzled with chocolate.

Servings

1 cooking spray
0.5 cup SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend
0.5 cup old fashioned rolled oats
1 tsp cardamom, ground
0.5 tsp cream of tartar
0.25 tsp baking soda
0.25 tsp mace, ground
3 tbsp unsalted butter , diced, chilled
1 oz semi sweet chocolate chips , melted for garnish (optional)
1 cup whole wheat flour , sifted

1 Preheat oven to 350°F.
2 Coat 13"x9"x2" baking dish with cooking spray.
3 In food processor, combine flour, SPLENDA®, oats, cardamon, cream of tartar, baking soda, and mace. Pulse to mix and chop oats.
4 Add butter and process until mixture is crumbly.
5 Sprinkle evenly into baking dish. Using back of spatula, press dough evenly and firmly into dish.
6 Bake until golden, 17 to 20 minutes. To garnish, drizzle melted chocolate over cookies.
7 Cut into squares while hot. Place pan on cooling rack. Allow to cool completely.