Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bars Recipe
Indulge in these delicious Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bars that are chewy, wholesome, and packed with raisins and oats. Perfect for a sweet treat or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 20 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
Mix-Ins:
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until combined.
- Stir in Mix-Ins: Fold in oats, raisins, and walnuts (if using).
- Bake: Spread dough in the baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool and Slice: Cool in the pan before slicing into bars.
Notes
- For softer bars, slightly underbake and cool in the pan.
- You can use chocolate chips or dried cranberries instead of raisins for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
