Oatmeal Raisin Bars

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• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 16
• Yields: 16 bars

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan
• 3⁄4 cup  packed light-brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 1  large egg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1  cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
• 2  cups old fashioned oats (not quick-cooking)
• 1  cup raisins

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan. Line bottom with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides; butter paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together butter, sugars, egg, salt, and cinnamon until smooth. Add flour, oats, and raisins; fold in just until combined.
3. Spread batter in prepared pan, and bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs attached, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan. Using paper overhang, lift cake onto a work surface; cut into 16 bars.