🍯 Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups raisins
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans)
🧑🍳 Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly spray with cooking spray.
Cream the butter and sugars:
In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy and light in color.
Add eggs and vanilla:
Mix in the eggs, one at a time, and then stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine dry ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Mix the dough:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the raisins (and nuts, if using).
Spread and bake:
Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish. Press it down gently to flatten.
Bake:
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. The edges should be slightly crispy, but the center should remain soft.
Cool and cut:
Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares or bars.
🍴 Optional Variations:
Coconut twist: Add 1/2 cup of shredded coconut for extra flavor.
Chocolate chips: Mix in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips for a little extra sweetness.
Spicy kick: Add a pinch of nutmeg or a bit of ground ginger for a spicy twist.