Best Old Fashioned Oatmeal Raisin Bars Recipes

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OLD-FASHIONED OATMEAL RAISIN BARS



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These tender bars from Rita Christianson of Glenburn, North Dakota have a sweet raisin filling tucked between a golden oat crust and topping. The old-fashioned treats are perfect for potlucks and cost a mere 20¢ each.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/2 cups sour cream
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups raisins
CRUMB MIXTURE:
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-3/4 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter, cubed

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Stir in sour cream until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into eggs; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in raisins. Cool to room temperature without stirring., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. , Firmly press 3-1/2 cups of crumb mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Spread with raisin filling. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

OLD FASHIONED SPICY OATMEAL RAISIN BARS



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Tasty and good for an energy boost. Goes nicely with a glass of milk. These soft, moist bars are a great snack and kids love 'em.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup raisins (chopped will make the bars easier to cut) or 1 cup dates, whole or chopped (chopped will make the bars easier to cut)
3/4 cup water
1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
1 cup flour
1/3 cup shortening (or unsalted butter, softened)
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 teaspoon baking soda (1/2 tsp at high altitude)
1/3 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup nuts, chopped
1/2 cup whole wheat flour or 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ginger

Steps:

  • Combine raisins with water, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add oats and all other remaining ingredients; blend, then beat at medium speed for 1 minute.
  • Spread evenly in greased 13x9" pan, and bake at 350F (375 at high altitude) until top springs back when touched lightly in the center (15-20 minutes).

OLD-FASHIONED OATMEAL RAISIN BARS



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From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup(s) sugar
2 tablespoon(s) plus 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cup(s) 12 ounces sour cream
3 - eggs, lightly beaten
2 cup(s) raisins
FOR THE CRUMB MIXTURE
1 3/4 cup(s) all purpose flour
1 3/4 cup(s) quick cooking oats
1 cup(s) packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1 cup(s) cold butter, cubed

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Stir in sour cream until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into eggs; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in raisins. Cool to room temperature without stirring.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Firmly press 3-1/2 cups of crumb mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Spread with raisin filling. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture.
  • Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

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