CINNAMON RAISIN BARS

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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!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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