Raisin squares are a classic dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are made with a simple dough that is filled with a sweet and tangy raisin filling. Raisin squares are often served warm with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream, but they can also be enjoyed cold. This sweet treat is perfect for any occasion, whether it is a casual get-together or a special celebration. If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, then you need to try raisin squares. They are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
RAISIN BUTTER TART SQUARES
Gooey, yummy sweet treat that's quick and easy to make!
Provided by Amanda
Categories Desserts Pies Tarts Butter Tart Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Place raisins in a cup; pour in hot water to cover, and set aside to soak, about 5 minutes.
- Place 1 1/2 cups flour in a large bowl; cut in 1/2 cup butter until crumbly. Stir 1/4 cup brown sugar into flour mixture; press mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x9-inch pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven, leaving oven on.
- Beat 1 cup brown sugar and 1/3 cup butter together until smooth; stir in egg, vanilla extract, and cream. Strain raisins; stir raisins and 1 tablespoon flour into butter mixture. Pour raisin mixture over crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven until filling is bubbly, about 20 minutes. Allow to cool before cutting into squares, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 37.5 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 79.1 mg, Sugar 22.1 g
SOUR CREAM RAISIN SQUARES
My aunt shared this recipe with me, and my family has always enjoyed it. I love to make these bars for friends who visit or give them away as gifts.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture (mixture will be crumbly). , Set aside 2 cups; pat remaining crumbs into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Cool., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine filling ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 5-8 minutes. Pour over crust; sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Bake 15 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
OATMEAL-RAISIN SQUARES
This recipe for oatmeal-raisin squares is a delicious snack perfect for after school.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes 24
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, add oatmeal, flour, sugar, pecans, baking soda, and salt; stir to combine. Add melted butter and vanilla and stir to incorporate; set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine raisins, 1/2 cup water, lemon zest, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and immediately reduce heat to a simmer; continue cooking for 2 minutes. Let cool slightly. Transfer mixture to the bowl of a food processor; process until almost smooth. If mixture is very liquid, strain through a fine mesh strainer, discarding liquid.
- Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Transfer half the oat mixture to baking dish and press down, using your hands, to form an even layer. Using an offset spatula, spread raisin mixture over oat layer. Top with remaining oat mixture, pressing down to form an even layer.
- Transfer to oven and bake until golden brown on top, 35 to 45 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting into 2-inch squares. Oatmeal-raisin squares may be stored, wrapped in plastic wrap, for up to 5 days.
GOLDEN APPLE RAISIN SQUARES
These squares are filled with apples and raisins mixed with applesauce, cinnamon and clove spices. They will add delicious flavor to any occasion!
Provided by Mott's
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil or coat an 8x8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and cloves in a large bowl.
- Combine the eggs, applesauce, sugar, oil, and apple in a separate bowl, and whisk until well blended. Pour the liquid ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir until just moistened. Stir in the raisins. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Smooth with a rubber scraper.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 154.4 mg, Sugar 16.5 g
RAISIN SQUARES
This recipe has been passed down through our family and is a favourite. The base and topping are of a shortbread consistency.
Provided by Nanna D
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 30m
Yield 16 squares, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix flour, baking powder and sugar; cut in butter as for pie pastry;
- Add beaten egg.
- Keep 1/2 the mixture to sprinkle on top and put remaining half in square cake pan and press down.
- In a saucepan, mix raisins, flour, sugar and salt. Pour boiling water over all and cook over medium heat until thickened. Cool mixture to lukewarm.
- Pour raisin mixture over the cooked mixture.
- Sprinkle with reserved mixture and bake for 1/2 hour at 350.
- Cut in squares while it is cooling.
RAISIN SQUARES ITALIAN BAKERY STYLE
This recipe comes from a local Italian bakery shop. They are made with raisin filling or canned apple pie filling also. Give them a try.
Provided by Dinglebop
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 45m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Wash raisins.
- Add to the boiling water on low heat in saucepot.
- Add remaining filling ingredients, salt, sugar, flour, juice, and cook just until thick.
- Remove from heat and let cool well.
- Crust:.
- Mix egg with vanilla and add enough cream or whole milk to make one cup of liquid.
- Combine remaining ingredients flour, sugar, salt, and lard and lifting to air and rub to make a coarse pea size crumb.
- Add in liquid and just combine to make a ball of pastry.
- Divide pastry into two .
- Dust a board with the flour for rolling and roll one section to fit a 17 x 14 sided ungreased cookie sheet.
- Spread on cooled raisin filling, or canned apple filling.
- Roll second half of dough, and place nicely on the top, sealing edges.
- Prick all over top with a fork and brush with more cream.
- Sprinkle with granulated fine or coarse sugar over evenly.
- Bake 350° for 25 minutes until golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.1, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 236.4, Carbohydrate 53.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 30.2, Protein 3.5
DATE RAISIN SQUARES - MICROWAVE
Make and share this Date Raisin Squares - Microwave recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Derf2440
Categories Dessert
Time 43m
Yield 25 squares
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Filling-------.
- Combine dates, water, raisins and lemon juice in 4 cup measure.
- Cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave at high 4-6 minutes or until boiling.
- Stir every 2 minutes.
- Dates should be soft.
- Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
- Uncover and cool to lukewarm, stirring occasionally.
- Crumbles------.
- Combine first 5 dry ingredients in mixing bowl.
- Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
- Press half firmly into 8 inch square microwave baking dish.
- Spread with date filling.
- Sprinkle with remaining crumble mixture, patting down lightly.
- Microwave at medium high for 9 minutes, rotating every 3 minutes, (not necessary if you have a rotating plate) remove from microwave and cover with aluminum foil.
- Let stand covered directly on counter for 10 minutes.
- Uncover and cool completely on wire rack.
- Cut into small squares.
FROSTED RAISIN SQUARES
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
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.
RAISIN SQUARES
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
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
Tips:
- Use fresh and high-quality ingredients. Fresh butter and eggs will give your raisin squares a richer flavor.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, making your raisin squares light and airy.
- Gradually add the eggs, one at a time, until well blended. Beating in the eggs too quickly can cause the batter to curdle.
- Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Overmixing the batter can result in tough raisin squares.
- Fold in the raisins and nuts until evenly distributed. If you are using dried fruit, be sure to plump them up in hot water before adding them to the batter.
- Bake the raisin squares in a preheated oven until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The baking time will vary depending on the size of your pan and the thickness of your raisin squares.
- Let the raisin squares cool completely before cutting them into bars. This will help to prevent them from crumbling.
Conclusion:
Raisin squares are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for bake sales, potlucks, or simply as a snack. With a few simple tips, you can make raisin squares that are light, fluffy, and full of flavor. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give raisin squares a try. You won't be disappointed!
- Use fresh and high-quality ingredients. Fresh butter and eggs will give your raisin squares a richer flavor.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, making your raisin squares light and airy.
- Gradually add the eggs, one at a time, until well blended. Beating in the eggs too quickly can cause the batter to curdle.
- Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Overmixing the batter can result in tough raisin squares.
- Fold in the raisins and nuts until evenly distributed. If you are using dried fruit, be sure to plump them up in hot water before adding them to the batter.
- Bake the raisin squares in a preheated oven until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The baking time will vary depending on the size of your pan and the thickness of your raisin squares.
- Let the raisin squares cool completely before cutting them into bars. This will help to prevent them from crumbling.
Conclusion:
Raisin squares are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for bake sales, potlucks, or simply as a snack. With a few simple tips, you can make raisin squares that are light, fluffy, and full of flavor. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give raisin squares a try. You won't be disappointed!
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