Take-Along Raisin Squares

Name: Take-Along Raisin Squares
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup old-fashioned oats; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1-1/4 cups raisins; 1 cup chopped almonds; 1 cup chopped dates; 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 2 tablespoons All-Bran, optional

11 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups raisins
1 cup chopped almonds
1 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons All-Bran, optional

Directions

1

In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Gradually add oats and flour. Stir in the raisins, almonds, dates and chocolate chips (batter will be thick).
2

Spread into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with bran if desired. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into squares.