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Oatmeal and Raisin Spice Squares




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List of Ingredients




1/2 cup of butter at room temperature
1/2 cup of packed brown sugar
1/3 cup of granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla
3/4 cup of all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon of allspice
1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger
1 1/2 cups of quick cooking oats
3/4 cup of raisins or dried cherries
1/2 cup of dried chopped apricots


Recipe



Grease13-by-9 inch (33 by 23 cm.) baking pan. Line with parchment paper, pressing down firmly so that it stays in place.

In a large bowl, beat butter until light. Gradually beat in brown and granulated sugars until smooth. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.

In separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice and ginger. Stir together well. Add to batter and mix in. Stir in oats, raisins and apricots.

Press dough evenly into baking pan. Bake at 350 for 15 to 18 minutes or until brown. (Less time for chewy cookies; more for crispy). Let cool for 3 minutes in pan on wire rack. Lift baked cookie dough out of pan on parchment paper and place on rack. Let cool for 5 minutes. Cut into squares.