Easy Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bars – Soft Chewy Cookie Bar Recipe
Easy oatmeal raisin cookie bars are a soft chewy dessert made with oats raisins and a rich buttery base. This simple cookie bar recipe is perfect for quick baking family treats or classic homemade desserts. Oatmeal raisin cookie bars are sweet comforting and full of warm cinnamon flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups raisins
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the old-fashioned rolled oats, raisins, and milk. Mix until evenly incorporated.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 22 to 28 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the center is just set.
- Cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.
Notes
- For the chewiest texture, do not overbake.
- Old-fashioned rolled oats give the best texture in this recipe.
- If your raisins are dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry before using.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- These bars freeze well for up to 2 months.