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raisin-walnut bars

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Carolyn Stewart
Statesville, NC

So Very Good !! The filling is chewy, moist and delicious. Kind of reminds me of Pecan Pie, not the taste, but the texture.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For raisin-walnut bars

  • 1 c
    plus 2 tbls. all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1/2 c
    butter, sliced and softened
  • 1 1/4 c
    brown sugar, packed and divided
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt, divided
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground ginger or cinnamon
  • 1 c
    walnuts, coarsely chopped
  • 3/4 c
    sun-maid natural raisins

How To Make raisin-walnut bars

  • 1
    Blend one cup flour, butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture is evenly combined. Pat into bottom of a 13" x 9" baking pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden.
  • 2
    Mix remaining brown sugar, eggs, remaining flour, vanilla, baking powder, ginger or cinnamon and remaining salt in a medium bowl. Stir in walnuts and raisins. Pour raisin mixture over hot crust.
  • 3
    Bake an additional 20 to 25 minutes until top is golden and set. Cool completely and cut into bars.

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