*Oat and Chocolate Raisin Blondies*
Makes 24
Rich and chewy. Moreishly delish! 1 cup butter, softened 2 cups soft light brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp lemon extract 2 large free range eggs 1 tsp baking soda, dissolved in 1/4 cup boiling water 2 cups plain flour 2 cups oatmeal (not the quick oats) 1 cup of Belgian chocolate covered raisins 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips Preheat the oven to 180*C/350*F/ gas mark 4. Line a 9 by 13 inch pan with foil, leaving an overhang to lift the bars out with when baked. Butter the foil. Cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla, lemon and eggs. Beat in the soda water. This will look curdled, but don't worry. Whisk together the flour and oats and add. Mix in thoroughly. Stir in the raisins and chocolate chips. Spread the mixture into the prepared pan, leveling it off as best you can. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until set, glossy on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Don't over-bake if you can help it. Delicious! |