Browned Butter Oatmeal Raisin Walnut Cream Bars

Oatmeal raisin walnut cream bars are a delicious twist on traditional oatmeal raisin cookies. The addition of browned butter and a creamy cream cheese layer takes these bars to the next level of flavor and texture.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Browned Butter Oatmeal Raisin Walnut Cream Bars

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3840

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Butter
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 1 unit Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 2 cup Quick oats
• ¹⁄₂ cup Raisins
• ¹⁄₂ cup Walnuts
• 4 ounce Cream cheese
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Cook until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the brown sugar mixture, stirring until well combined.
5. Stir in the quick oats, raisins, and walnuts until evenly distributed.
6. Press the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish, creating an even layer.
7. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth. Spread this cream cheese mixture over the oatmeal layer.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the baking dish for 30 minutes.
10. Cut into bars and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 36g12%

Sugars 20g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.