Chewy Raisin Squares

AuthorCalifornia Raisins
RatingDifficultyIntermediate
Yields16 Servings
Ingredients
 2 cups California raisins
 water
 ¼ cup canola oil
 ¼ cup low-fat milk
 ¼ cup honey
 1 cup whole wheat flour
 ½ cup wheat germ
 ½ cup old fashioned oatmeal
 ½ tsp baking soda
Procedure
1

Measure raisins into 1-quart microwaveable bowl or 4-cup glass measuring cup; add just enough water to cover. Microwave on High for 7 to 8 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool. Combine oil, milk and honey in small bowl; mix well and set aside.

2

In large bowl, stir flour, wheat germ, oatmeal and baking soda together until well mixed. Add liquids all at once and stir until well blended. Divide into 2 parts, one slightly larger than the other. With dampened or well-oiled fingers, spread the larger half evenly over the bottom of prepared pan. Sprinkle raisins evenly on top and crumble the remaining dough over all. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. While still hot, cut into 16 pieces; cool completely before removing from pan.

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Ingredients

Ingredients
 2 cups California raisins
 water
 ¼ cup canola oil
 ¼ cup low-fat milk
 ¼ cup honey
 1 cup whole wheat flour
 ½ cup wheat germ
 ½ cup old fashioned oatmeal
 ½ tsp baking soda

Directions

Procedure
1

Measure raisins into 1-quart microwaveable bowl or 4-cup glass measuring cup; add just enough water to cover. Microwave on High for 7 to 8 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool. Combine oil, milk and honey in small bowl; mix well and set aside.

2

In large bowl, stir flour, wheat germ, oatmeal and baking soda together until well mixed. Add liquids all at once and stir until well blended. Divide into 2 parts, one slightly larger than the other. With dampened or well-oiled fingers, spread the larger half evenly over the bottom of prepared pan. Sprinkle raisins evenly on top and crumble the remaining dough over all. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. While still hot, cut into 16 pieces; cool completely before removing from pan.

Chewy Raisin Squares