Glazed Raisin Bars (Whole Wheat) Recipe

Name: Glazed Raisin Bars (Whole Wheat)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups packed raisins (18 oz.); 4 cups whole wheat flour (1 lb.); 1 ⅓ cups sugar (9 3/8 oz.); ¾ cup unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks, 6 oz.); ¼ cup molasses (3 oz.); 1 ¾ teaspoons baking soda; ¾ teaspoon salt; ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¾ teaspoon ground allspice; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; 2 large eggs; ⅓ cup water; 1 cup confectioners' sugar (4 oz.); 3 tablespoons milk or 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

3 cups packed raisins (18 oz.)
4 cups whole wheat flour (1 lb.)
1 ⅓ cups sugar (9 3/8 oz.)
¾ cup unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks, 6 oz.)
¼ cup molasses (3 oz.)
1 ¾ teaspoons baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground ginger
2 large eggs
⅓ cup water
1 cup confectioners' sugar (4 oz.)
3 tablespoons milk or 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan, a 14-inch deep dish pizza pan, or similar size pan.
2
Place the raisins and 2 cups of the flour in a food processor.
3
Process until the raisins are coarsely chopped i.e.
4
each raisin should be chopped into about 4 pieces.
5
Beat the sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
6
Add the molasses, baking soda, salt, and spices, beating until well combined.
7
Beat in the eggs, scraping the bowl, then add the water and the flour-raisin mixture, beating gently until everything is combined.
8
Stir in the remaining 2 cups flour.
9
Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
10
It will be stiff.
11
Wet your fingers and spread out as smoothly as possible.
12
Bake until the bars are beginning to brown, 25 minutes.
13
Poke a sharp knife in the middle of the dough.
14
The inside should be very moist but not wet or unbaked looking.
15
Remove the bars form the oven and let cool in the pan.
16
Glaze: Stir together the powdered sugar and milk or lemon juice.
17
When the bars are cool, use a pastry brush to spread the glaze over the bars.
18
When glaze is hardened, cut bars into 2 inch square pieces.

1242

kcal

Calories

Fat

206

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups packed raisins (18 oz.), 4 cups whole wheat flour (1 lb.), 1 ⅓ cups sugar (9 3/8 oz.), ¾ cup unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks, 6 oz.), and more.

Yes, Glazed Raisin Bars (Whole Wheat) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Glazed Raisin Bars (Whole Wheat)

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Variations & substitutions

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