Description
Old Fashioned Raisin Spice Bars are a heartwarming treat that fills your kitchen with the cozy aromas of cinnamon and nutmeg. These chewy bars, studded with plump raisins, evoke memories of baking with grandma. They are easy to make and perfect for sharing during family gatherings or enjoying with a cup of tea. Whether served as an afternoon snack or dessert, each bite offers a delightful blend of sweetness and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ? tsp ground nutmeg
- ? cup brown sugar (packed)
- ? cup granulated sugar
- ? cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C). Grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture and fold in the raisins.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling for 10 minutes before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg