Bake: Oatmeal Raisin Bars

I've been addicted to bar cookies as of late. I've also wanted to expand my cookie advantures from just basic blondies and brownies to an oatmeal raisin bar. Now, I didn't feel much like making up my own recipe so I looked around the internet and found a great one at one of my favorite baking blogs. Baking Bites.

This recipe was a easy to make and required little ingredients. The longest part was the actual baking time. Now, I think next time I think I might try adding quick-cooking oats or less of the old fashion. The amount of oats in this recipe may be too much for some. And I have to admit it is quite messy. But it is a great chewy fix. I espcially love how it almost tastes like a blondie. Perhaps next time I'll add some chocolate? Although the addition of the raisins might be a turn off for some. If you're not into the raisins, I would suggest adding some kind of chip. Cinnamon chips would be divine. Although if you were to add cinammon chips I would suggest that you omit the ground cinnamon in this recipe.

-1 cup: all-purpose flour

-1/2 teaspoon: salt

-1/2 teaspoon: cinnamon
-1/4 teaspoon: nutmeg

-1/2 cup: unsalted butter, melted

-1/2 cup: white granulated sugar

-1/2 cup: brown sugar, packed

-1 teaspoon: vanilla extract

-1 egg

-2 cups: oatmeal

-1 1/2 cups: raisisns, soaked

~Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8x8 baking pan.~

In a small bowl soak your raisins and set aside. In another bowl, sift together your flour/cinnamon/salt/nutmeg, also set this aside. In a large mixing bowl, melt your butter in the microwave. Then add your sugars and combine completely. Add your egg and extract. It's now time to add in your dry mix. Add in gradually until completely combined. Return to your soaking raisins. Drain the water off of them and add them to your dough. Stir in your oats next.
Now press your dough into your perpared baking pan. Place in your oven for 22-24 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Cut into slices and enjoy.

Much love,

Cat