SOUR CREAM RAISIN BARS

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The original of this recipe was found in the current American Profile magazine, & I have tweaked it to my satisfaction! Preparation time does not include the time needed for the finished bars to cool completely!

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 cups dark raisins
1 3/4 cups water
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/4 cups old fashioned oats
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 egg yolks
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups sour cream
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F & grease a 13"x9" glass baking dish.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine raisins & water, then cook over medium heat for 10 minutes before draining well. Set raisins aside to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, butter, oats, flour & baking soda, mixing well.
  • Evenly press 2 cups of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, & bake for 7 minutes, until partially cooked & slightly set.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine egg yolks, granulated sugar, sour cream, cornstarch & cinnamon, & stir until cornstarch is dissolved.
  • Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens & resembles pudding, about 8 minutes, then remove from heat & stir in raisins & vanilla.
  • Pour onto the crust , then crumble remaining oat mixture evenly over the top.
  • Bake 25 minutes, or until set, then remove from oven & cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour before cutting & serving.

Rehan Malik
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These bars were delicious! The sour cream made them moist and the raisins added a nice sweetness. I would definitely make them again.


Abed
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I made these sour cream raisin bars for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. They're so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making them again.


Ed Knapp
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These sour cream raisin bars are so delicious and easy to make! I love the combination of the tart sour cream and the sweet raisins. I also like that they're not too sweet, so they're perfect for a snack or dessert. I will definitely be making these


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