Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 cups quick-cooking oats (not instant)
  • 1 1/2 cups raisins

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper (optional, but aids in getting cookies out of pan).
  • Whisk together flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, salt and spices in a large bowl.
  • Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and stir in vanilla, egg and melted butter until smooth. Stir in oats and raisins until they are evenly distributed.
  • Pour dough into prepared pan and spread into a even layer with a spatula or your fingers. Bake for 22-26 minutes, or until bars are set and the center no longer looks wet. Edges will be golden brown. Cool pan on a wire rack before slicing. Cut into rectangular bars to serve.