Old Fashioned Spicy Oatmeal Raisin Bars |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 36 |
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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. Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. Combine raisins with water, and simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Add oats and all other remaining ingredients; blend, then beat at medium speed for 1 minute.
3. 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).
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