Best 7 Take Along Raisin Squares Recipes

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Take along raisin squares are a classic treat that are perfect for packing in lunches, picnics, and road trips. They're soft, chewy, and loaded with sweet raisins. The best part is that they're incredibly easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. Whether you like them classic, with a gooey filling and a crunchy streusel topping, or prefer a healthier version with whole wheat flour and less sugar, there's a recipe out there for everyone.

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

RAISIN BUTTER TART SQUARES



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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

1 cup raisins
1 cup hot water, or as needed
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 cup brown sugar
⅓ cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

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



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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

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
4 egg yolks
2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
1-1/2 cups raisins
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch

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.

RAISIN SQUARES



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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

2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup sugar
1 cup butter
1 egg, beaten
1 3/4 cups raisins
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup boiling water

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



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Our raisin squares are made with two soft golden cake layers and a delicious raisin filling. Hi and welcome to our website! Todays recipe is a delicious batch of Raisin Squares, this recipe got two soft cake layers with a silky sweet raisin filling. If this is the recipe you are looking for please continue on to our video tutorial and our recipe is posted below! Enjoy Raisins, brown sugar, butter, flour, water, lemon juice and zest. Ingredients for our Raisin filling. On a medium heat add all ingredients to a saucepan and start the boil until it starts to thicken and got a silky raisin filling. Ingredients for your cake batter. Now! Let make the batter. Only a few simple ingredients to the cake, our recipe is posted below. After creaming the butter and sugar, sift in the dry ingredients and mix. Use a wooden spoon or mixer the blend ingredients together. Homemade cake batter for our raisin squares. In a 9 x 13 inch pan spread the batter out thinly. Spread the batter out thinly on to a 9 x 13 inch pan or pan of choice, then bake in a pre-heated oven of 350ºF for 20 to 30 minutes depending on your oven. Spread the batter out thinly on to a 9 x 13 inch pan. Please continue on to our recipe and don't forget to watch our short video tutorial to make your raisin squares today. Please also check out this link to our cookbooks available on https://www.bonitaskitchen.com/cookbook New cookbook, A Little Taste of Home and Old cookbook, Traditional Newfoundland recipes and cooking

Provided by Bonita's Kitchen

Yield 12 each

Number Of Ingredients 15

BATTER:
All-Purpose Flour
Butter or margarine
Egg
Water
Milk
Sugar
Baking powder
Vanilla
Raisins
Brown sugar
Flour
Water
Fresh lemon juice
Butter or margarine

Steps:

  • Method for Batter: In a bowl add butter, sugar and vanilla cream together. Then add egg, milk and water fold together and sift in flour and baking powder, mix together. Then line a 9 x 13 inch pan with parchment paper and add batter and spread out, pre-heat oven to 350ºF and bake cake for 20 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and done. Remove from oven let cool in pan before removing for pan with parchment paper, after cut sides to clean up brown edges. Then cut in half and on one side add raisins filling and smooth out, then place other half of cake on top, with the brown side up, cut into sizes you like to have. Store in tuber ware container with lid, in fridge or room temp until eaten. Method for Raisin Filling: In a saucepan on a medium heat add all ingredients and cook until all ingredients starts to thicken, then remove from heat and let come to room temperature.

Nutrition Facts :

OATMEAL-RAISIN SQUARES



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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

4 cups Old-Fashioned Quaker Oatmeal
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups raisins
Zest of 1 lemon
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Nonstick cooking spray

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.

RAISIN SQUARES ITALIAN BAKERY STYLE



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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

1 cup lard, room temperature
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 large whole egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
milk
flour, for rolling dough
3 cups boiling water
3 1/2 cups raisins, washed
1 cup granulated sugar
4 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

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

Tips:

  • To make chewy raisin squares, chill the dough before baking.
  • For a crispier texture, bake the squares for a few minutes longer.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • To make the squares even more decadent, you can add a layer of chocolate chips or nuts before baking.
  • Serve the squares warm or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

These easy-to-make raisin squares are a delicious and portable snack that are perfect for taking on picnics, road trips, or hikes. They are also a great way to use up leftover raisins. With their chewy texture and sweet raisin filling, these squares are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack, give these raisin squares a try. You won't be disappointed!

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