I'm all about easy "two bowl" desserts that come together in a snap. And this sweet and simple recipe is just that. These Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bars are a delicious treat inspired by the Oatmeal Cookie. The bars are crisp on the outside with a moist, chewy center. And with the sweet spices of cinnamon and nutmeg, these cookie bars will disappear as soon as they come out of the oven. So its a good thing that they take less than 40 minutes to make and bake. Because you very well might need to make a second batch. Feel free to substitute the raisins for chocolate chips, or sprinkle in some chopped nuts for some extra crunch!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 egg white
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup raisins

Glaze (optional)

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 3-4 tablespoons water

Preparation: Makes 12 bars

1. In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients (oats through nutmeg) and set aside
2. In a medium sized bowl, combine sugars, egg & egg white and beat with an electric mixer until well incorporated
3. Add canola oil & vanilla into sugar mixture & beat well
4. Add wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined
5. Stir in raisins
6. Pour batter into a well greased 9 x9 baking dish and bake at 350 for 25 minutes
7. To make the glaze, whisk powdered sugar & water together until mixture is smooth. You may need a bit more water to create the right consistency, so add water one tablespoon at a time until you reach a glaze that drizzles well
8. Drizzle glaze over cooled bars and serve