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).

Sim Khan
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I'm always looking for new recipes to try, and I'm so glad I found this one. These oatmeal raisin bars are absolutely delicious! They're the perfect combination of chewy, soft, and spicy. I also love the fact that they're really easy to make. I'll de


Abby Sands
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These bars are the perfect combination of chewy, soft, and spicy.


Iqra Fazal
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I've tried a lot of different oatmeal raisin bar recipes, but this one is by far the best. The bars are always moist and chewy, with a great balance of sweetness and spice. I also love the fact that they're really easy to make. I've even started maki


leland machiskinic
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My kids loved these bars!


Waseem M R S
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These oatmeal raisin bars are the perfect fall treat. They're warm and comforting, with just the right amount of sweetness and spice. I love that they're also really easy to make, so I can always whip up a batch when I'm craving something sweet. I've


Sostain James
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Perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.


Dola Akter
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I'm not usually a fan of oatmeal raisin bars, but these ones are amazing! The spice blend is perfect and gives the bars a really unique flavor. I also love the fact that they're not too sweet. I'll definitely be making these again.


Tiff Finkley
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Not too sweet, not too spicy. Just right!


Muhammad Daud
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I was looking for a new oatmeal raisin bar recipe to try, and I'm so glad I found this one. The bars turned out perfectly! They're moist and chewy, with a great balance of sweetness and spice. I also love the addition of walnuts, which gives them a n


Saba Ansari
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These bars are so good, I ate the whole pan myself!


Evnat Km
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I've been making these oatmeal raisin bars for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of chewy and soft, with just the right amount of spice. I love that they're also really easy to make, so I can always whip up a batch when


karen previti
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Delicious and easy to make!


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