Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bars

Here’s a delicious and easy recipe for Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bars – soft, chewy, and perfect for snacking or dessert!

🍪 Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bars

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp salt

• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

• 1 cup raisins

• Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (for crunch)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
   Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.

2. Cream the butter and sugars together in a large bowl until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).

3. Add the eggs and vanilla, beating until fully combined.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

6. Stir in the oats, raisins, and nuts (if using), mixing until evenly distributed.

7. Spread the dough evenly in the prepared pan. Use a spatula or clean hands to press it down.

8. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

9. Cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.

📝 Tips:

• For extra chewiness, soak raisins in warm water or orange juice for 10 minutes, then drain before adding.

• Want a twist? Add chocolate chips or a drizzle of cream cheese glaze on top after baking.

• These bars store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or can be frozen.

Would you like a gluten-free or vegan variation of this recipe?