Sour Cream Raisin Bars Recipe

These Sour Cream Raisin Bars are a recipe passed down from a fellow bible school student in Rocky Mount, VA – and they're unbelievably delicious! Bursting with raisins (lots and lots of them!), this recipe creates a gooey, comforting treat perfect for any occasion. Get ready for a taste of nostalgia and pure baking bliss. Warning: serious raisin lovers only!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 52 mins
Calories 262.7 kcal
Protein 6g
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Ingredients for Sour Cream Raisin Bars

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How to Make Sour Cream Raisin Bars

  1. Cover 1 cup raisins with water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then drain and set aside.
  2. Cream together 1 cup packed brown sugar and ½ cup margarine until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 2 cups rolled oats, 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, and 1 teaspoon baking soda. Mix until combined.
  4. Do not add raisins to this mixture yet.
  5. Press half of the oat mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 7 minutes.
  7. In a medium saucepan, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 cup sour cream, ¼ cup cornstarch, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ½ cup granulated sugar.
  8. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens (about 5-7 minutes).
  9. Stir in the drained raisins.
  10. Pour the sour cream mixture evenly over the partially baked crust.
  11. Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture evenly over the top as a crumb topping.
  12. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and set.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

97g

Fat

16g

Carbs

12g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Sour Cream Raisin Bars?

Sour Cream Raisin Bars takes about 72 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 52 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Sour Cream Raisin Bars?

Sour Cream Raisin Bars has approximately 262.7 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 17 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Sour Cream Raisin Bars?

The key ingredients for Sour Cream Raisin Bars are Raisins, Brown Sugar, Margarine, Oatmeal, Flour, Baking Soda. See the full list with measurements above.

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