Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bars

• servings: 12 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup brown sugar, packed

½ cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

1 cup raisins

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

2 cups powdered sugar

2 tablespoons heavy cream (or milk, as needed)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1: Preheat & Prepare the Pan

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease lightly.

Step 2: Cream the Butter & Sugars

In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.

Step 3: Add the Eggs & Vanilla

Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and fully combined.

Step 4: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

Step 5: Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients

Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.

Step 6: Add Oats & Raisins

Fold in the oats and raisins, ensuring they’re evenly distributed.

Step 7: Bake the Cookie Bars

Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.

Step 8: Make the Frosting

While the bars cool, beat together butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and heavy cream until smooth and creamy.

Step 9: Frost & Slice

Once completely cooled, spread the frosting over the bars. Slice into squares and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 bar
• Calories: 250
• Total Fat: 12g
• Saturated Fat: 7g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 35mg
• Sodium: 95mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 34g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Total Sugars: 22g
• Protein: 3g