Raisin Squares
Indulge in the nostalgic delight of Raisin Squares, a timeless dessert bursting with cozy flavors and wholesome texture. This recipe combines sweet, simmered raisins infused with vanilla and a buttery oatmeal crust spiced with warm cinnamon for a perfect balance of richness and heartiness. With a crispy crumble topping and a chewy raisin filling, these squares are an irresistible treat for any occasion. Ready in under an hour, they’re ideal for afternoon snacks, lunchbox surprises, or satisfying that homestyle dessert craving. Serve them as-is or pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra touch of indulgence. Perfectly portioned into squares, this recipe makes 16 servings to share—or savor them all to yourself!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raisins
- 1 cup Water
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 1 cup Butter
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1.5 cups Rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
Combine the raisins and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, blending until combined. Stir in the rolled oats.
Take half of the dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the prepared 9x13-inch pan to form the base.
Stir the vanilla extract into the cooled raisin mixture. Spread the raisin mixture evenly over the base layer in the pan.
Crumble the remaining dough over the raisin layer, pressing gently to adhere.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the pan cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4058 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 195.3 g | 250% | |
| Saturated Fat | 104.1 g | 520% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 526 mg | 175% | |
| Sodium | 2490 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 535.4 g | 195% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.0 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 247.4 g | ||
| Protein | 52.6 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 406 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 21.1 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 2234 mg | 48% | |
*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.
