RAISIN-WALNUT BARS

Raisin-Walnut Bars image

Provided by Carolyn Stewart

Categories Cookies

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 c plus 2 tbls. all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 c butter, sliced and softened
1 1/4 c brown sugar, packed and divided
1/2 tsp salt, divided
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp ground ginger or cinnamon
1 c walnuts, coarsely chopped
3/4 c sun-maid natural raisins

Steps:

1. Blend one cup flour, butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture is evenly combined. Pat into bottom of a 13" x 9" baking pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden.
2. Mix remaining brown sugar, eggs, remaining flour, vanilla, baking powder, ginger or cinnamon and remaining salt in a medium bowl. Stir in walnuts and raisins. Pour raisin mixture over hot crust.
3. Bake an additional 20 to 25 minutes until top is golden and set. Cool completely and cut into bars.