Description

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bars capture the chewy, comforting flavors of classic oatmeal raisin cookies in an easy-to-slice bar form. Packed with hearty oats, sweet raisins, and warm cinnamon and nutmeg spices, these bars are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. They stay soft and moist for days and are ideal for sharing at gatherings or packing in lunchboxes.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup raisins

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Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Make Batter: Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate bowl. Gradually add to wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in oats and raisins.
Bake Bars: Spread batter evenly in pan. Bake 30-35 minutes, until edges are golden and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool and Slice: Cool completely in pan on a wire rack before slicing into squares.
Serve: Enjoy as a snack, breakfast, or dessert.

Notes

Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.Substitute or add 1 cup chocolate chips for a sweeter twist.Use dried cranberries instead of raisins for tartness.Make gluten-free by using gluten-free flour and certified oats.Vegan version possible with dairy-free butter and flax eggs.Toss raisins in flour before mixing to prevent sinking.