Description
These Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bars are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of a classic oatmeal raisin cookie in an easy-to-make bar form. Chewy, sweet, and satisfying, these bars are perfect for a quick dessert or snack.
Ingredients
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Cookie Bars:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in oats and raisins: Fold in the oats and raisins until evenly distributed.
- Bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and cut: Allow to cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
Notes
- You can substitute raisins with dried cranberries or chopped dates.
- For a nuttier flavor, add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
