Delish Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bars
Chewy, cozy oatmeal raisin bars with warm cinnamon and a hint of orange. Easy pantry ingredients, one bowl, big flavor.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp milk or water
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp fine salt
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup raisins
- ½ cup chopped walnuts optional
- ½ tsp orange zest freshly grated
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment.
- Whisk melted butter with both sugars until shiny.
- Beat in eggs, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
- Stir flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together.
- Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Add oats, raisins, walnuts, and orange zest; stir just combined.
- Scrape batter into pan; press evenly to the corners.
- Bake until center is set and edges brown, 24–28 minutes.
- Cool completely in the pan on a rack.
- Lift out, slice into bars, and serve.
Notes
Swap raisins with dried cranberries or chocolate chips. No walnuts? Use pecans or skip them. Only quick oats on hand? Use 1¾ cups. For extra-plump raisins, soak in warm water 10 minutes, then drain. Dairy-free: use refined coconut oil or plant-based butter.