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Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bars

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Soft and chewy cookie bars made with rolled oats, sweet raisins, and warm cinnamon. These easy-to-make bars bring all the comfort of classic oatmeal cookies in a simple, sliceable form.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 16 to 20 bars
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease lightly.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
  5. Stir in oats, raisins, and nuts if using, until evenly combined.
  6. Press dough evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 22–25 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  7. Cool completely in pan before slicing into bars.

Notes

  • Swap raisins for dried cranberries, chopped dates, or chocolate chips.
  • Add white chocolate chips or shredded coconut for extra flavor.
  • Use plant-based butter for dairy-free version.
  • Soak dry raisins in warm water for 10 minutes for extra plumpness.
  • Cool fully before cutting for clean edges.

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