Favorite family cookie bar with yummy raisin filling... (don't really know where it came from, but we've been using it for 30-plus years)
INGREDIENTS (for 2 servings):
- 2 1/2 cups raisins
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
PREPARATION:
To Make Filling: Cook over low heat the raisins, sugar, cornstarch, water and lemon juice. Stir until thickened, about 5 minutes. Cool.
Mix butter with sugar, add salt, baking soda, and flour, then oats. Press half of the mixture onto a greased pan (13x9x2"). Spread on filling. Pat remaining crumbs on top.
Press half of the mixture onto a greased pan (13x9x2 inches). Spread on filling. Pat remaining crumbs on top. Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) 20-30 minutes. Cut into bars.