Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bars

Here’s a delicious Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bars recipe! These bars are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor.

Ingredients:

For the Cookie Bars:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon fine salt
• ¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned)
• 1 ½ cups raisins

Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prepare the Pan:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:

   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.

3. Cream the Butter and Sugar:

   • In a large bowl, beat the room-temperature butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).

4. Add Eggs and Vanilla:

   • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

5. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients:

   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.

6. Add Oats and Raisins:

   • Stir in the rolled oats and raisins until evenly incorporated into the dough.

7. Spread and Bake:

   • Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the edges are golden brown.

8. Cool and Slice:

   • Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
   • Once cooled, slice into squares or rectangles.

Enjoy your chewy, delicious oatmeal raisin cookie bars!