Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cookie Bars
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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½ teaspoon fine salt
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¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
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¾ cup packed light brown sugar
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 cups quick-cooking oats
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1 cup raisins
→ Frosting
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½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 ½ cups powdered sugar
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1 tablespoon maple syrup
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1–2 tablespoons heavy cream, room temperature
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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon maple extract (optional)
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan with baking spray, line it with parchment paper, and set aside.
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Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and brown sugar using a mixer until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes. Scrape down the sides as needed.
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Beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. Stir in vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in oats and raisins with a spatula. The dough will be thick and sticky.
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Spread the dough evenly in the baking pan, optionally sprinkling extra raisins on top. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the edges turn golden.
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Cool the bars in the pan for 5–10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack using the parchment paper. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
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In a mixing bowl, beat butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then maple syrup, heavy cream, cinnamon, and optional maple extract. Beat until frosting is creamy and spreadable.
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Spread the frosting evenly over cooled bars. Slice into squares and serve.
# Notes:
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Ensure cookie bars cool completely before applying frosting for optimal texture.