Saturday Sweetly:Oatmeal Cinnamon Raisin Cookie Bars

Today, I am going to share with you a simple cookie recipe that I love, even with the raisins in it!

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I am normally not a huge fan of raisin cookies (even if my Mom makes the best in
the world), but I do love this cookie with the cinnamon chips in it. So, to start off, you are going to need these ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine , softened
• 2-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1-2/3 cups (10-oz. pkg.) HERSHEY'S Cinnamon Chips
• 3/4 cup raisins

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Now, the ever-present first step is to pre-heat your oven to 350º F. Next, combine all the sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, and flour together. Now, in a separate bowl, melt the butter and whisk together with the eggs and vanilla extract. Add this to the dry mixture. Stir well. When this is thoroughly combined, add and stir in the oats, cinnamon chips, and raisins one ingredient at a time. Stir well after each ingredient. Now the dough will be extremely thick, and make your arm ache from stirring it, but the cookie bars are worth it. Grease a 9x13 pan well, and spoon in the dough, spreading it out evenly. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes or until edges are light brown. Yum!

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So, there you have a twist on a classic cookie recipe good for anytime of the year!