Description
Homemade Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bars blend classic comfort with irresistible sweetness, promising a delightful treat that warms hearts and satisfies cravings. Packed with wholesome oats and plump raisins, you’ll savor each delectable bite of this nostalgic dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and coating a 9×13-inch baking pan with a thin layer of grease.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes airy and pale.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly until a smooth consistency develops.
- Create a separate bowl and combine flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt using a whisk.
- Slowly integrate the dry ingredient mixture into the butter blend, stirring gently until just incorporated.
- Fold in rolled oats and plump raisins, distributing evenly throughout the dough.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread it uniformly across the surface.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges turn golden and the center appears set.
- Remove from oven and allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature.
- Once cooled, slice into uniform squares and serve these delectable, soft oatmeal raisin treats.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for smoother, more evenly mixed dough that creams perfectly with sugars.
- Soak raisins in warm water or rum for 10 minutes before adding to enhance their plumpness and prevent burning during baking.
- For gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with almond or oat flour and ensure baking soda is gluten-free certified.
- shorter time means softer bars, longer time creates crispier edges with chewy center.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg