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Cinnamon Raisin Bars Recipe

Although these bars keep well, they don't last long with my husband around. As soon as the house fills with their wonderful aroma, he comes running!

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Cinnamon Raisin Bars Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + cooling Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Yield: 36 Servings

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
RAISIN FILLING:
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup water
2 cups raisins
ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in water. Combine the flour, oats, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture and beat until crumbly. Firmly press half into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan; set the remaining oat mixture aside.
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and water until smooth; stir in raisins. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Cool to room temperature; spread over crust.
Top with reserved oat mixture; gently press down. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and cinnamon; stir in enough milk to reach drizzling consistency. Drizzle over bars. Cut and store in an airtight container. Yield: about 3 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 121 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 7 mg cholesterol, 80 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Cinnamon Raisin Bars in Best of Country Cookies , p76