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Oatmeal-Raisin-Bars-Recipe

Oatmeal Raisin Bars

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Oatmeal Raisin Bars are the perfect homemade treat! With a blend of oats, raisins, and warm spices, these bars offer irresistible flavor and are simple to make, ideal for snacks or dessert.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¾ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats plus more for topping
  • 1 cup raisins
  • ⅔ cup confectioner’s sugar
  • 1 Tbsp milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes on medium speed.
  3. Add the vanilla extract and the large egg to the butter mixture, mixing until fully combined.
  4. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well mixed.
  5. Incorporate half of the flour mixture into the butter mixture, stirring until well combined.
  6. Add the remaining flour mixture and mix until everything is thoroughly combined.
  7. Stir in the old-fashioned oats and raisins until evenly incorporated.
  8. Press the batter evenly into a 10-inch cast-iron skillet and sprinkle additional oats on top.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the bars are fully cooked and lightly golden brown on top.
  10. Allow the bars to cool in the pan before adding the glaze.

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Notes

For a richer flavor, consider toasting the oats before adding them to the mixture.
Feel free to substitute raisins with your favorite dried fruit!
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.

  • Author: dani
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg