Ingredients
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup brown sugar, packed
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
– 1 cup raisins (or your choice of add-ins)
Instructions
Making Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bars is simple and enjoyable. Follow these steps for delicious results:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until creamy and well combined.
3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, ensuring everything is blended smoothly.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
5. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually integrate the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
6. Incorporate Oats and Raisins: Gently fold in the rolled oats and raisins until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Pour into the Pan: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan, smoothing it out with a spatula.
8. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Cool: Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. If using parchment paper, lift the bars out for further cooling on a wire rack.
10. Slice and Serve: Once completely cooled, cut into squares or bars and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16 bars
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 3g