Golden Raisin-Coconut Oat Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

OAT CRUST
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 cup flour
1/2 cup rolled oats (not quick cooking)
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch salt
RAISIN TOPPING
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups golden raisins
1 cup soft unsweetened coconut

Preparation

Set oven to 350 degrees.
Butter a 9-inch square baking dish.
For the crust; in a bowl stir together the melted butter, white sugar, brown sugar until well blended.
In a small bowl mix together flour, oats, cinnamon and pinch of salt, then add to the creamed mixture; mix until just blended.
Lightly press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly browned; cool to room temperature.
For the raisin topping; in a bowl beat the eggs with sugar and vanilla using an electric mixer until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
In a small bowl mix together flour, baking powder and cinnamon; using a spatula fold into the egg/sugar mixture until blended.
Stir in raisins and coconut; mix to combine.
Spread over the cooled crust.
Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Cool before slicing.