Description
These Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bars are the perfect blend of nostalgic flavors and modern indulgence. Soft, chewy, and packed with oats and raisins, these bars are topped with a luscious maple-cinnamon frosting that takes them to the next level. A cozy treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
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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
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup raisins
For the Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream, room temperature
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon maple extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan with baking spray, line it with parchment paper, and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in the oats and raisins.
- Spread the dough evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Let the bars cool in the pan for 5–10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, beat the butter until smooth, then gradually mix in the powdered sugar. Add the maple syrup, heavy cream, cinnamon, and optional maple extract, and beat until creamy.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled bars, slice into squares, and enjoy!
Notes
- For softer raisins, soak them in warm water for 5–10 minutes before adding to the dough.
- These bars can be enjoyed without frosting for a less sweet option.
- To make the bars gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour substitute.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (based on 12 bars)
- Calories: 270 (approximate)
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg