Description
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bars are a delightful fusion of chewy oats, sweet raisins, and aromatic spices that evoke warm memories of childhood treats. These bars are not only easy to prepare but also offer a wholesome alternative to traditional cookies. Perfect for lunchboxes or cozy evenings at home, they provide a nutritious snack or dessert option that can be customized to suit your taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (at room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup raisins (soaked in warm water for plumper texture)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time until fully combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Gently fold in the raisins.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg