Best Chewy Raisin Walnut Shortbread Bars Recipes

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RAISIN-WALNUT BARS



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So Very Good !! The filling is chewy, moist and delicious. Kind of reminds me of Pecan Pie, not the taste, but the texture.

Provided by Carolyn Stewart

Categories     Cookies

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 c plus 2 tbls. all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 c butter, sliced and softened
1 1/4 c brown sugar, packed and divided
1/2 tsp salt, divided
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp ground ginger or cinnamon
1 c walnuts, coarsely chopped
3/4 c sun-maid natural raisins

Steps:

  • 1. Blend one cup flour, butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture is evenly combined. Pat into bottom of a 13" x 9" baking pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden.
  • 2. Mix remaining brown sugar, eggs, remaining flour, vanilla, baking powder, ginger or cinnamon and remaining salt in a medium bowl. Stir in walnuts and raisins. Pour raisin mixture over hot crust.
  • 3. Bake an additional 20 to 25 minutes until top is golden and set. Cool completely and cut into bars.

OLD FASHIONED RAISIN BARS



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Old fashioned Raisin Bars - Let these moist, flavorful bites take you back in time!

Provided by Don't Sweat The Recipe

Categories     Brownies / Bars     Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup raisins
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. butter (melted)
1 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
enough milk for spreading consistency desired

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine raisins and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
  • Remove from heat, add butter; cool to lukewarm.
  • Whisk the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and salt together in a medium-size bowl.
  • Pour the raisin mixture in large mixing bowl; add sugar, egg and dry ingredients.
  • With an electric mixer, beat until thoroughly blended.
  • Pour into greased and floured sheet pan (15½x10½x1-inch) and bake about 25 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • To frost:
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the butter, vanilla, confectioners' sugar and 1 tablespoon at a time of milk to the desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Sodium 83 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEWY RAISIN WALNUT SHORTBREAD BARS



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I don't remember where I got this recipe, but think it was in one of the old cookbooks I had. I like it because it's chewy and with the ingredients that are in it gives it a great flavor.

Provided by Leila Rockwell

Categories     Cookies

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 c all purpose flour
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c butter
2 eggs
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp soda
1 c walnuts--chopped
1 c raisins
1/2 c coconut--flaked

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350* Lightly grease 8" pan
  • 2. Combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine meal. Press into greased pan. Bake 20 min or just until edges lightly golden.
  • 3. Meanwhile, combine eggs, brown sugar and vanilla; beat well. Stir in soda, walnuts, raisins and coconut. Spoon over hot crust; spread to cover evenly. Return to oven; bake an additional 20-25 minutes or until top is set. Cool completely, Cut into 16 bars.

CHEWY WALNUT PAN BARS



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These rich nutty bars from Tori Dunton are so tasty, we doubled her recipe to serve a crowd! "Our family has been making these yummy treats for years," writes the Acme, Pennsylvania cook. "We especially like to eat them with a dish of vanilla ice cream.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 eggs
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat the eggs, brown sugar and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the egg mixture. Stir in walnuts. , Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bars pull away from edges of the pan. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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