Oatmeal Raisin Bar Cookies

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

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper (optional, but aids in getting cookies out of pan).

2. 2

   Whisk together flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, salt and spices in a large bowl.

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

   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.