Description
These Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bars are a delightful twist on the classic cookie, baked into a chewy and satisfying bar form. Packed with oats, raisins, and warm cinnamon flavor, these easy-to-make bars are perfect for a sweet treat any time of day.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup raisins
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add to wet mixture.
- Add Oats and Raisins: Stir in oats and raisins.
- Bake: Spread dough in pan and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool and Cut: Cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
Notes
- You can substitute chocolate chips or dried cranberries for raisins.
- For chewier bars, slightly underbake and cool in the pan.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
