OLD FASHIONED SPICY OATMEAL RAISIN BARS

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Tasty and good for an energy boost. Goes nicely with a glass of milk. These soft, moist bars are a great snack and kids love 'em.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup raisins (chopped will make the bars easier to cut) or 1 cup dates, whole or chopped (chopped will make the bars easier to cut)
3/4 cup water
1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
1 cup flour
1/3 cup shortening (or unsalted butter, softened)
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 teaspoon baking soda (1/2 tsp at high altitude)
1/3 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup nuts, chopped
1/2 cup whole wheat flour or 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ginger

Steps:

  • Combine raisins with water, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add oats and all other remaining ingredients; blend, then beat at medium speed for 1 minute.
  • Spread evenly in greased 13x9" pan, and bake at 350F (375 at high altitude) until top springs back when touched lightly in the center (15-20 minutes).

Mysterious Phantom
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Overall, I thought these bars were just okay.


Nathy Mbatha
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I would have liked these bars more if they had been a bit more moist.


Shohel Hassan Official
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste.


Azhar Zubair
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I'm not a big fan of raisins, but I still enjoyed these bars.


mudaser jutt
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These bars are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack.


Hot Babi
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The spices in this recipe really make these bars special.


Elina Shimbode
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I love the chewy texture of these bars.


Suzan Namugenyi
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover oatmeal.


Kamohelo sihle
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves oatmeal raisin cookies.


Bad Karma
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Overall, I thought these bars were pretty good. They're not the best oatmeal raisin bars I've ever had, but they're definitely worth trying.


Rumki Akter
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I found the recipe to be a bit too vague. I wasn't sure how long to bake the bars, and they ended up being a bit too dry.


Anna Santiago
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These bars are a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loves them.


Amber Lacks
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The recipe was easy to follow and the bars turned out great! I especially liked the addition of the spices.


Arham Mirza
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I've made these bars several times now, and they're always a hit with my family.


Usamamubarak Official
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These oatmeal raisin bars are a delightful treat! They have a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, and the raisins add a chewy texture that I love.


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