Best 8 Old Fashioned Raisin Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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In the realm of classic desserts, the old fashioned raisin bars with cream cheese frosting stand as a timeless treasure. These delectable treats, boasting a tender, buttery crust, an abundance of plump, juicy raisins, and a creamy, tangy frosting, evoke a sense of nostalgia and comfort. With their simple yet irresistible charm, these raisin bars are a staple in many kitchens, passed down from generation to generation. Whether you're seeking a sweet indulgence for a family gathering, a bake sale, or simply a cozy afternoon snack, these old fashioned raisin bars are guaranteed to delight taste buds of all ages.

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OLD FASHIONED RAISIN BARS



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Old fashioned Raisin Bars - Let these moist, flavorful bites take you back in time!

Provided by Don't Sweat The Recipe

Categories     Brownies / Bars     Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup raisins
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. butter (melted)
1 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
enough milk for spreading consistency desired

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine raisins and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
  • Remove from heat, add butter; cool to lukewarm.
  • Whisk the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and salt together in a medium-size bowl.
  • Pour the raisin mixture in large mixing bowl; add sugar, egg and dry ingredients.
  • With an electric mixer, beat until thoroughly blended.
  • Pour into greased and floured sheet pan (15½x10½x1-inch) and bake about 25 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • To frost:
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the butter, vanilla, confectioners' sugar and 1 tablespoon at a time of milk to the desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Sodium 83 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

OLD FASHIONED RAISIN BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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I got this from recipelink.com. I had a coffee/raisin bar type recipe and I can't find it. This seems similar. I really want to try these!

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 30m

Yield 24-36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup hot strong coffee
1 cup raisins
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup oil
1 egg, beaten
1 3/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup nuts, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (1 lb) box powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup margarine, softened

Steps:

  • Pour hot coffee over raisins, cool to lukewarm.
  • Stir in sugar, oil and egg.
  • Stir together flour, soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
  • Add raisin mixture and mix well.
  • Pour batter into greased 15 x 10 x 1 inch baking pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
  • Mix together all ingredients for frosting.
  • Cool. Spread with icing.

CINNAMON-RAISIN GRANOLA BARS



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Our granola bars pack all the goodness of old fashioned oats, raisins, applesauce and honey into an on-the-go treat.

Provided by By Deborah Harroun

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup wheat germ
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir together oats, raisins, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon and salt. In small bowl, beat egg, applesauce, honey and vanilla with whisk until well combined.
  • Pour applesauce mixture into oat mixture; stir until well blended. Pour mixture into baking dish.
  • Bake 20 minutes for soft granola bars; bake 30 minutes for firmer granola bars. Cool in dish 5 minutes. For bars, cut into 5 rows by 4 rows. Cool completely in dish, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

OLD FASHIONED RAISIN BARS



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Make and share this Old Fashioned Raisin Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CJAY8248

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 24 bars, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup raisins
1 cup water
1/2 cup salad oil or 1/2 cup shortening
1 slightly beaten egg
1 cup sugar
1 3/4 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine raisins and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in salad oil, cool to lukewarm. Stir in sugar and egg. Sift together dry ingredients; beat into raisin mixture. Stir in nuts. Pour batter into greased 9 x 13" pan. Bake at 350* for 20 minutes or until done. When cooled cut into bars. Dust with powdered sugar.

OLD-FASHIONED OATMEAL RAISIN BARS



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These tender bars from Rita Christianson of Glenburn, North Dakota have a sweet raisin filling tucked between a golden oat crust and topping. The old-fashioned treats are perfect for potlucks and cost a mere 20¢ each.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/2 cups sour cream
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups raisins
CRUMB MIXTURE:
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-3/4 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter, cubed

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Stir in sour cream until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into eggs; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in raisins. Cool to room temperature without stirring., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. , Firmly press 3-1/2 cups of crumb mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Spread with raisin filling. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

RAISIN SOUR CREAM BARS



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Very moist, filled bars.

Provided by Prudence N.

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Raisin

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups raisins
1 cup white sugar
3 eggs
2 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
1 ½ cups sour cream
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 ¾ cups rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Cook first six ingredients over low heat until well blended. Set aside to cool.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together brown sugar, oatmeal, baking soda, butter, flour and salt until crumbly. Press half of mixture into pan.
  • Pour cooked mixture over crust and crumble the other half of crust over the top.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 39.9 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 141 mg, Sugar 19.6 g

BANANA BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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I make these banana bars with cream cheese frosting whenever I have ripe bananas on hand, then store them in the freezer to share later. With creamy frosting and big banana flavor, this treat is a real crowd-pleaser. -Debbie Knight, Marion, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-3/4 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, sour cream and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in bananas. , Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (do not overbake), 20-25 minutes. Cool., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually beat in enough confectioners' sugar to achieve desired consistency. Frost bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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

Tips:

  • Use a food processor or blender to quickly and easily chop the raisins and nuts.
  • Be sure to use cold butter when making the crust. This will help to keep the crust flaky.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will help to prevent the dough from sticking to the pan.
  • Bake the bars until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set. This will take about 30-35 minutes.
  • Let the bars cool completely before frosting them. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

This classic raisin bar recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these old-fashioned raisin bars a try!

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