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Sour Cream Raisin Squares

Name: Sour Cream Raisin Squares
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 16 servings
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

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

4 Reviews

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

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Leona Eash

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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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

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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

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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.