Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bars

Here’s a delicious and chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bars recipe that’s easy to make and perfect for sharing:

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bars Recipe

🕒 Prep Time: 15 mins

🕒 Bake Time: 25–30 mins
🍽 Servings: 16 bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup brown sugar, packed

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp salt

• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

• 1 cup raisins

• Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

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

2. Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).

3. Add eggs and vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.

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

5. Combine wet and dry: Gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined.

6. Add oats and raisins: Fold in the oats, raisins, and nuts (if using).

7. Spread into pan: Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish.

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

9. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into bars.

Tips & Variations

• Soak raisins in warm water or a splash of rum for 10 minutes for extra plumpness.

• Use chocolate chips instead of raisins for a sweeter twist.

• Swap part of the flour for whole wheat flour for a heartier texture.