Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bars are a delicious, easy-to-make treat that brings all the flavor of classic oatmeal raisin cookies in a convenient bar form. Here’s the full recipe to make them!
Ingredients:
For the Cookie Bars:
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon fine salt
• ¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 ½ cups raisins (or more to taste)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar:
• In a large bowl, beat the room-temperature butter and light brown sugar together until creamy and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla:
• Beat in the eggs, one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
• Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients:
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
6. Add Oats and Raisins:
• Stir in the rolled oats and raisins until evenly distributed.
7. Bake:
• Spread the cookie dough evenly in the prepared baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool and Serve:
• Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Once cooled, cut into squares or bars and serve!
These Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bars are perfect for an afternoon snack or a sweet treat to share with friends and family. Enjoy!