Raisin Squares

Indulge in the nostalgic delight of Raisin Squares, a timeless dessert bursting with cozy flavors and wholesome texture. This recipe combines sweet, simmered raisins infused with vanilla and a buttery oatmeal crust spiced with warm cinnamon for a perfect balance of richness and heartiness. With a crispy crumble topping and a chewy raisin filling, these squares are an irresistible treat for any occasion. Ready in under an hour, they’re ideal for afternoon snacks, lunchbox surprises, or satisfying that homestyle dessert craving. Serve them as-is or pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra touch of indulgence. Perfectly portioned into squares, this recipe makes 16 servings to share—or savor them all to yourself!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup Raisins
• 1 cup Water
• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 1 cup Butter
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1.5 cups Rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

Combine the raisins and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, blending until combined. Stir in the rolled oats.

Step 6

Take half of the dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the prepared 9x13-inch pan to form the base.

Step 7

Stir the vanilla extract into the cooled raisin mixture. Spread the raisin mixture evenly over the base layer in the pan.

Step 8

Crumble the remaining dough over the raisin layer, pressing gently to adhere.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let the pan cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1141.1 grams (1141.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4058

Total Fat 195.30g	250%
Saturated Fat 104.10g	521%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.70g
Cholesterol 526mg	175%
Sodium 2490mg	108%
Total Carbohydrate 535.40g	195%
Dietary Fiber 28.00g	100%
Total Sugars 247.40g
Protein 52.60g	105%

Vitamin D 36IU	179%
Calcium 406mg	31%
Iron 21mg	117%
Potassium 2234mg	48%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.8%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 52.1%