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Health & Fitness

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bar

A recipe for Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bars... Plump raisins and sweet cinnamon come alive in this play on the classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookie

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)

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  • 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

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