Matrimony Bars

These bars were baked for our family when I was growing up. I found the original recipe while looking through one of my local church cookbooks. The bars are a real treat and I think I love them so much because of the oatmeal and raisins!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1  cup raisins
• 1  cup water
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1  cup butter
• 1 1⁄2 cups brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups oatmeal
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  pinch salt

Directions

1. Combine first 5 ingredients and boil until thick.
2. Cream butter and brown sugar and add remaining ingredients.
3. Put 1/2 of creamed mixture in 8-in. square pan, cover with raisin filling and top with remaining creamed mixture.
4. Bake at 325 for for 30 minutes. Cut when cool.