Delicious Raspberry Oatmeal Cookie Bars

Ingredients and Weight:

• Rolled oats (1 cup)
• All-purpose flour (1 cup)
• Baking soda (1 teaspoon)
• Ground cinnamon (1 teaspoon)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
• Unsalted butter (1/2 cup, softened)
• Granulated sugar (1/2 cup)
• Brown sugar (1/2 cup)
• Large egg (1)
• Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
• Fresh or frozen raspberries (1 cup)

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

25-30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy-Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Combine oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the raspberries.
7. Spread the batter evenly into a greased 8x8 inch baking pan.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Cholesterol: 35mg
• Sodium: 100mg
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Dietary Fiber: 5g
• Sugar: 25g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Sweet, chewy, and fruity
• Oatmeal cookie base with a raspberry filling
• Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert
• Easily customizable with different fruit fillings or mix-ins

User Comments:

• "These oatmeal cookie bars are so delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of the chewy cookie with the tart raspberries." - Sarah
• "I made these for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and how moist they were." - John
• "I added a little bit of chocolate chips to the batter and they turned out amazing. A perfect twist on a classic cookie." - Mary

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use fresh or frozen raspberries, as canned raspberries will not yield the same texture.
• If you don't have a baking pan, you can also bake the batter in a 9x9 inch dish, but reduce the cooking time by 5 minutes.
• Let the oatmeal cookie bars cool completely before cutting into them, as they will be fragile when warm.