All the delicious flavors of individual raisin filled cookies in one simple bar!
Raisin filled Cookie Bars

 

Raisin filled cookies are one of my favorite cookies!  I have a wonderful raisin filled cookie recipe from my gram, but sometimes I don’t have the time to make them.  So I decided to make them into bars.  You still get the gooey raisin filled center and delicious dough, but made in a much simpler way!  Once they’re done, you can slice them into bars and enjoy!

 Ingredients are as follows:

Dough:

 

1/2 C shortening
1/2 C margarine
2 C brown sugar
2 eggs
3 3/4 C flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla

 

Filling:

 

1 large box of raisins
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
3/4 C brown sugar
1/2 C water

Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Place raisins, cornstarch, brown sugar and water into a small saucepan.
Raisin filled Cookie Bars
Simmer over medium heat until thickened. Turn off heat; allow to cool.
Raisin filled Cookie Bars
Cream shortening, margarine and brown sugar together.
Raisin filled Cookie Bars
Add eggs and mix until incorporated.
Raisin filled Cookie Bars
Add flour, baking soda and vanilla.  Mix until completely combined.
Raisin filled Cookie Bars
Cover the bottom of a cookie sheet with saran wrap.  Press half of the dough onto the cookie sheet, covering it completely.
Raisin filled Cookie Bars
Using the saran wrap, remove dough, set aside and press the remaining dough onto the ungreased cookie sheet.
Raisin filled Cookie Bars
Cover dough with raisins.
Raisin filled Cookie Bars
Flip first layer of dough on top of raisins; covering evenly.
Raisin filled Cookie Bars
Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Raisin filled Cookie Bars
Slice, serve and enjoy!
Raisin filled Cookie Bars