Oatmeal-Raisin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Oatmeal-Raisin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

 

MAKES TWENTY-FOUR BARS

Prep Time: 15 min

Bake Time: 20 min

 

 

1 stick (4 ounces) plus 2 tablespoons

unsalted butter, softened

1 cup packed light brown sugar

1 large egg

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1 cup flour

1 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking rolled oats

1 cup raisins

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

One 3-ounce package cream cheese, softened

1 cup confectioners' sugar

 

 

1. Preheat the oven to 375º and butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. In

a large bowl using a wooden spoon, cream the 1 stick butter with the

brown sugar, egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla. In a medium bowl, mix

together the flour, oats, raisins, walnuts, cinnamon, baking soda and

salt and stir into the butter mixture until combined. Spread the

dough in the prepared pan and press into an even layer with floured

fingers. Bake until firm in the center, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool

completely in the pan.

2. Using an electric mixer or a wooden spoon, blend the cream cheese

with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, the confectioners' sugar and

the remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Spread on top of the

cooled cake and cut into 24 bars.