Sour Cream Raisin Squares

Total Time
Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min.

Updated on Sep. 24, 2022

My aunt shared this recipe with me, and my family has always enjoyed it. I love to make these bars for friends who visit or give them away as gifts.

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Sour Cream Raisin Squares

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Yield: 16 servings
Prep: 25 min
Cook: 30 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • filling:
    • 4 egg yolks
    • 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
    • 1-1/2 cups raisins
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture (mixture will be crumbly).
  2. Set aside 2 cups; pat remaining crumbs into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Cool.
  3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine filling ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 5-8 minutes. Pour over crust; sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Bake 15 minutes longer.
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