Description
These soft, chewy oatmeal raisin cookie bars are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth! Packed with oats, raisins, and a touch of cinnamon, they’re a delicious homemade treat. Top them off with a maple frosting for an extra touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup raisins
For the Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream, room temperature
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon maple extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan with baking spray, line it with parchment paper, and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar together using a mixer until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and no streaks of flour remain. Use a rubber spatula to fold in the oats and raisins. The dough will be thick and sticky.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Optionally, sprinkle a few extra raisins on top.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
- Allow the bars to cool in the pan for 5–10 minutes, then use the parchment paper to lift them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until smooth and lump-free.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until fully combined. Stir in the maple syrup, heavy cream, cinnamon, and optional maple extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cookie bars.
- Cut the bars into squares, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- If you prefer your bars to be a bit more moist, add a tablespoon of milk to the frosting mixture.
- Store the cookie bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (large)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg