Description
Homemade Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bars bring classic comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen. Sweet raisins and hearty oats combine in a perfectly chewy bar that promises delightful moments of pure satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
Sweeteners and Fats:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Spices and Leavening:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and prepare a rectangular baking vessel with a light coating of grease to prevent sticking.
- Using an electric mixer, transform butter, brown sugar, and white sugar into a creamy, aerated mixture with soft peaks and uniform texture.
- Introduce eggs and vanilla essence, blending thoroughly until the liquid ingredients incorporate seamlessly with the sugar mixture.
- In a separate container, combine flour, leavening agent, ground cinnamon, and salt, whisking to eliminate potential lumps and ensure even distribution.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet components, stirring minimally to maintain a tender texture.
- Incorporate whole rolled oats and plump raisins, distributing them evenly throughout the dough with delicate movements.
- Transfer the cookie dough into the prepared pan, using a spatula to create a smooth, level surface that ensures uniform baking.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake until the edges turn golden brown and the center appears set, approximately 25-30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow the bars to cool completely within the pan, which helps them set and makes cutting easier.
- Once cooled, slice into precise square portions and serve these delectable, soft-baked treats.
Notes
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version that maintains the same delightful texture and taste.
- Toast oats briefly in a dry skillet before adding to the batter to enhance their nutty flavor and create a deeper, more complex taste profile.
- Soak raisins in warm water or rum for 10 minutes before adding to prevent them from burning and ensure they remain plump and moist during baking.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before spreading in the pan to help prevent excessive spreading and create denser, chewier bars with crisp edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 269
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 33 mg