Best 7 Frosted Raisin Squares Recipes

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If you are searching for an easy way to please a crowd with a dessert that is sure to become a heartwarming favorite, look no further than frosted raisin squares. With a little bit of preparation time and a bit of patience to let them cool, this combination of simple ingredients comes together to create a delicious treat. Perfect for any occasion from a family gathering to a dessert potluck or even as a sweet snack to enjoy on your own, frosted raisin squares offer an unforgettable taste experience that is sure to delight all who try them.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

RAISIN SQUARES



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This recipe has been in our family for years. It is a Christmas tradition.

Provided by Janice Casselman

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup brown sugar
½ cup butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup rolled oats
2 eggs
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup raisins
½ cup flaked coconut
½ cup pitted sour cherries, drained with liquid reserved

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of brown sugar, butter, 1/2 cup of flour and oats until crumbly. Press into the bottom of a 9 inch square pan. Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven.
  • In the same bowl, mix together the eggs, 1 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 cup flour, salt, baking powder and vanilla until well blended. Stir in the raisins, coconut and cherries, adding a little bit of the cherry juice to keep it from becoming stiff. Spread over the baked crust in the pan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm and lightly browned. Cool and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.9 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 105.8 mg, Sugar 25.5 g

FROSTED RAISIN BARS



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aka Coffee Raisin Bars. A good "olde" recipe from the 50's. Posted in answer to a request. We've been enjoying these for years. One of those old-fashioned cookie bars people always like. Not elegant or gorgeous but just plain good.

Provided by Jezski

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup raisins
1 cup coffee (weak or strong) or 1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup shortening or 1/3 cup oleo
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons oleo
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 pinch salt
enough warm coffee to make frosting spreadable on warm cookie

Steps:

  • Combine the liquid ingredients in pot, Bring to boil, boil 5 minutes, then let cool.
  • Combine the dry ingredients.
  • Mix dry ingredients with cooled ingredients.
  • Spread in greased floured 11 x 15 pan.
  • If batter is too thick, thin with sherry or rum or water before spreading.
  • Bake in a 350 oven for 20 minutes approximately
  • Spread frosting on warm cake.
  • I think you could adjust any of the spices to your own taste, but we liked it as is.

FROSTED RAISIN BARS



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Time 23m

Yield 60-70 bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups seedless raisins
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
Butter Frosting
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cover raisins with water in saucepan; bring to a boil. Let cool 20 minutes. Add enough water to raisin juice to equal 1 cup. Add baking soda. Add remaining ingredients all at once; stir till well blended. Spread very thin on 2 large, greased and floured cookie sheets. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes. Frost while hot. For Butter Frosting: Mix all ingredients well with enough water for spreading consistency. Spread over raisin bars while they are hot.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

RAISIN CINNAMON BARS



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I've been making these simple iced bars for more than 40 years. They're easy to prepare for dessert or as a sweet treat with a cup of coffee. -Jean Morgan of Roscoe, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen, 18 servings, 1 per serving.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup hot brewed coffee
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped pecans
ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 to 5 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine butter and brown sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg. Gradually beat in coffee. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Gradually add to the coffee mixture until blended. Stir in raisins and pecans., Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until edges begin to pull away from the sides of the pan and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes., Meanwhile for icing, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough water to achieve spreading consistency. Spread over warm bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

FROSTED RAISIN BARS



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Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup All-Bran® Original or Bran Buds®
3/4 cup raisins
POWDERED SUGAR FROSTING
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons margarine or butter, softened
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. 2. In large mixing bowl, beat margarine, sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat well. Stir in KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN cereal and raisins. Add flour mixture, mixing until well combined. Spread evenly in 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray3. Bake at 350°F about 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool completely. 4. Prepare Powdered Sugar Frosting by combining all ingredients and beating until smooth. Spread over cooled raisin bars.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

FROSTED MOLASSES BARS



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Moist bars made in a pan, delicious!

Provided by Mary Beth

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Molasses Cookie Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup shortening
½ cup white sugar
1 egg, beaten
½ cup molasses
⅓ cup hot, brewed coffee
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ cup raisins
¼ cup butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons cold, brewed coffee

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar. Blend in the egg, molasses and hot coffee. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon; stir into the molasses mixture until well blended. Mix in the raisins. Pat the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm. To make icing, combine butter, confectioners' sugar and cold coffee in a medium bowl; beat until smooth. Frost bars while warm, but allow them to cool before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 12.8 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 55.4 mg, Sugar 19.8 g

FROSTED RAISIN SQUARES



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Make and share this Frosted Raisin Squares recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rodeocowgirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups ralston tasteeos cereal, crushed to 1 1/2 cups
1 cup raisins
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. grease 13x9x2 inch baking pan.
  • in a large bowl cream butter and sugars.
  • stir in egg and vanilla.
  • in medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • stir into creamed mixture.
  • gradually add cereal and raisings. stirring until all pieces are evenly coated. spread evenly in bottom of pan.
  • bake 15-20 min or until tester inserted in center comes out clean.
  • cool.
  • in a smalll bowl combine confectioners sugar and milk.
  • drizzle over top.
  • cut into squares.
  • makes 48 squares.

Tips:

  • For a chewier texture, use light brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
  • To add a nutty flavor, toast the raisins in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes before adding them to the batter.
  • For a more decadent frosting, use cream cheese instead of butter.
  • If you don't have a 9x13 inch baking pan, you can use two 8-inch square pans instead.
  • Be sure to let the bars cool completely before frosting them, otherwise the frosting will melt.

Conclusion:

Frosted raisin squares are a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious treat that is perfect for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give frosted raisin squares a try!

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