oatmeal raisin bars

Crisp on the outside and soft and chewy in the center, these rich and buttery Oatmeal Cookie Bars are flavored with warm spices and dotted with sweet juicy raisins.

Oatmeal Raisin Bars

all-purpose/plain flour

salt

baking powder

baking soda/bicarbonate of soda

butter (softened)

light-brown sugar

dark brown sugar

sugar

eggs (at room temperature)

vanilla extract

cinnamon

nutmeg

oats

raisins

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F/190C.

Grease and flour an 9x13 inch baking pan

Sift the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder together into a large mixing bowl.

In a large mixing bowl. Beat the butter, brown sugar, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar in until fluffy.

Mix in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Mix in the flour mixture and mix until combined.

Stir in the oats by hand, followed by the raisins.

Spread dough evenly into the pan.

Spread the dough into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, give the pan a little shake. If it jiggles in the middle, put the pan back in and try again every 5 minutes until there is no longer any jiggle.

Remove from the oven and let cool 10 minutes before cutting.

Best served warm, but great cooled as well.

Soft, chewy, and packed with warm cinnamon flavors, these Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bars take the classic oatmeal raisin cookie and turn it into a thick, frosted dessert bar. Perfectly spiced, rich with butter, and topped with a smooth, creamy frosting, these bars are a crowd-pleasing treat for any occasion.

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bars

unsalted butter, softened

brown sugar, packed

eggs

all-purpose flour

baking soda

heavy cream (or milk, as needed)

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9&#215;13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease lightly.

In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.

Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and fully combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

Step 5: Combine Wet &amp; Dry Ingredients

Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.

Fold in the oats and raisins, ensuring they’re evenly distributed.

Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.

While the bars cool, beat together butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and heavy cream until smooth and creamy.

Once completely cooled, spread the frosting over the bars. Slice into squares and enjoy!

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