Description
Soft, chewy oatmeal raisin cookie bars filled with the natural sweetness of raisins, the warmth of cinnamon, and the heartiness of rolled oats. Perfect as a dessert or snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups raisins
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- Optional Add-ins:
- Chocolate chips
- Chopped walnuts or pecans
- Shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together rolled oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in Raisins and Add-ins: Gently stir in raisins and any optional add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
- Spread Dough in Pan: Spread the dough evenly in the prepared baking pan.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Cut: Let the bars cool completely before cutting into squares or rectangles.
Notes
- Soak the raisins in warm water or juice for extra moisture.
- Substitute butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free version.
- For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg