Recipe: Spice Raisin Oatmeal Cookie Bars (using cake mix)

SPICE RAISIN OATMEAL COOKIE BARS

2 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (18.25 ounce) box spice cake mix
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup oats
1 cup Sun-Maid raisins
1/2 cup pecan pieces (optional)
2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup decorative or coarse sugar (optional)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 13x9inch baking pan with cooking spray.

In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Use an electric mixer to beat on low, until combined. Add (dry) cake mix and brown sugar. Beat on low until dough comes together, dough will be dense.

Stir in oats, raisins, and pecans separately. Spread dough into prepared pan.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool. Cut into bars and serve.

Source: Sun-Maid