Raisin-Filled Oatmeal Bars

Contributor:  Charlcie Christensen
CC Original

1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups oatmeal
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/2 tsp soda
3/4 cup margarine

Stir together flour, oatmeal, soda and brown sugar.  Cut in margarine until mixture is crumbly.  Pat 2/3 of crums in bottom of ungreased 9 x 13" pan.  Spread with raisin filling.  Pat remaining crumbs over the top.  Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

Raisin Filling:

In saucepan, combine 1/4 cup sugar, 1 T cornstarch, 1 cup water, 2 cups raisins.  Cook and stir until thick and bubbly.  (Rains are good ground or chopped.)

Note:  these bars are moist and keep well.

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