Description
Deliciously chewy oatmeal raisin bars with a rich, buttery flavor and the warm aroma of cinnamon, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare your 8×8 inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper.
- Cream the softened butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Whisk together rolled oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the raisins with care.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting into bars.
Notes
Feel free to customize with nuts, coconut flakes, or chocolate chips. Make-ahead: Prepare batter a day in advance and refrigerate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg