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Easy Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bars – Soft, Sweet, and Irresistible

Soft, chewy oatmeal raisin cookie bars that are quick to make, perfect for snacks, desserts, and holiday baking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Bars Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3 cups rolled oats old-fashioned
  • 1½ cups raisins or optional chopped nuts

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk or spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix melted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Whisk in eggs and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in oats and raisins evenly.
  7. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and set.
  8. Cool completely in pan before slicing into bars.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.