Raisin Bars
Elevate your snack game with these irresistibly chewy Raisin Bars—a sweet and satisfying treat that combines the wholesome goodness of oats with plump, softened raisins and a hint of warm cinnamon spice. Perfectly balanced with rich buttery flavor and the natural sweetness of brown sugar, these bars are baked to golden perfection and make an ideal grab-and-go breakfast, afternoon snack, or dessert. Simple to prepare with pantry-friendly ingredients, this recipe features a unique step of simmering raisins to enhance their juiciness, ensuring every bite bursts with flavor. Ready in under an hour and yielding 16 servings, these easy homemade bars are sure to become a family favorite. Serve them alongside coffee or tea for the ultimate comfort snack!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 large Eggs
- 1.5 cups Raisins
- 0.5 cups Water
- 1 cup Oats (old-fashioned or quick-cooking)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it and set aside.
In a small saucepan, combine the raisins and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes to soften the raisins. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Stir in the softened raisins (along with any remaining liquid in the saucepan) and the oats until evenly distributed.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan using a spatula.
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 mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
Allow the raisin bars to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, slice into 16 bars and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3638 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.5 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.7 g | 304% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 1508 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 627.0 g | 228% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.7 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 353.9 g | ||
| Protein | 56.4 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 501 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 21.8 mg | 121% | |
| Potassium | 2771 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
