Frosted Raisin Bars
These Frosted Raisin Bars are a delightful blend of nostalgia and comfort, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or sharing at gatherings. Packed with plump, simmered raisins for a chewy texture and a hint of warming cinnamon spice, these bars strike the perfect balance between moist and flavorful. The creamy homemade vanilla frosting adds a luscious sweetness that pairs beautifully with the rich, buttery base. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple pantry ingredients, this easy recipe is a go-to for busy bakers craving a crowd-pleasing dessert. Perfect for potlucks, afternoon snacks, or holiday tables, these Frosted Raisin Bars are as versatile as they are delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 1.5 tablespoons milk
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a small saucepan, combine raisins and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Stir in the cooled raisins (along with the liquid) until evenly distributed.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before frosting.
To make the frosting, beat together powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, 1.5 tablespoons of milk, and 0.5 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled raisin bars.
Cut into squares or rectangles and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.0 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 151 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.3 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.9 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 102 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
