Description
Delicious and chewy oatmeal raisin cookie bars that combine the comforting flavors of cinnamon, brown sugar, and plump raisins. Perfect for an easy dessert or snack, these bars bake up golden and moist with a delightful texture from rolled oats.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, packed brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy and well combined, creating a smooth batter base.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition to incorporate fully. Stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overmixing and keep the bars tender.
- Fold in Oats and Raisins: Carefully fold in the rolled oats and raisins, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Spread Batter in Pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly and smoothing the top with a spatula for uniform baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, if you used parchment paper, lift the bars out for easier cutting. Otherwise, cut directly in the pan once cooled completely on a wire rack. Slice into 12 equal bars and enjoy.
Notes
- For chewier bars, use old-fashioned rolled oats rather than instant oats.
- You can substitute raisins with dried cranberries or chopped nuts for variation.
- Storing bars in an airtight container keeps them fresh for up to 5 days at room temperature.
- Make sure butter is softened (not melted) for best creaming results.
- Feel free to add a pinch of nutmeg or ground ginger for extra spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (1/12th of recipe)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Oatmeal raisin bars, easy dessert bars, chewy cookie bars, cinnamon oat bars, homemade snack bars
