Pantry-Style Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Squares

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Soft and chewy oatmeal raisin cookie squares made with pantry staples, perfect for an easy, nostalgic dessert anytime. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 43 minutes, layers old-fashioned oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 16, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 28 min Serves 16 American cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups old-fashioned oats, 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1 tsp ground cinnamon.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, beat 3/4 cup softened unsalted butter with 1 cup packed brown sugar and 1/4 cup granulated sugar on medium speed until creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 large eggs and 2 tsp vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until combined.
  4. Step 4: Gradually add the dry oat mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Step 5: Fold in 1 cup raisins evenly.
  6. Step 6: Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 25-28 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
  7. Step 7: Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares for serving.

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