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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 36 |
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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! Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1 cup packed brown sugar |
2 tablespoons water |
1-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached 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:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Top with reserved oat mixture; gently press down. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
4. 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.
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