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Desserts with Raisins

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Raisins might just be the unsung heroes of the dessert world. They bring a natural sweetness that can really lift up a dish without overwhelming it. Whether they're tucked inside a cinnamon-spiced bun or sprinkled through a rich, creamy rice pudding, their chewy texture adds a pleasant surprise in every bite. And let's not forget how they can jazz up a simple oatmeal cookie! In this collection of recipes, we'll show you some classic and unexpected ways to use raisins that will have everyone asking for seconds. So, grab a box of raisins and let's get baking!

Sour Cream Raisin Bars

A slice of crumbly fruit pie on a white plate, featuring a golden crust and visible chunks of fruit.
Sour Cream Raisin Bars. Photo credit: Simply Stacie.

Sour Cream Raisin Bars are a cross between a date square and a butter tart. They have a creamy raisin filling that everyone loves!
Get the Recipe: Sour Cream Raisin Bars

Old Fashioned Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Oatmeal cookies with oats and cinnamon on a plate.
Old Fashioned Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. Photo credit: Corrie Cooks.

Delicious, chewy old-fashioned oatmeal raisin cookies; a comforting treat perfect for snacking. Easy recipe with simple ingredients and great tips.
Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Danish Yeast Buns With Walnuts, Cranberries, And Raisins

Freshly baked hot cross buns with raisins on a baking tray, with a glossy, golden-brown glaze.
Danish Yeast Buns With Walnuts, Cranberries, And Raisins. Photo credit: All That's Jas.

These easy to make sweet Danish yeast rolls are perfect for serving with a holiday dinner or slathered with butter for breakfast or snack.
Get the Recipe: Danish Yeast Buns With Walnuts, Cranberries, And Raisins

Butter Tarts

Pecan pies on a cooling rack with a drizzle of caramel - the ultimate pecan recipe.
Butter Tarts. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Have you ever made or tasted Canadian butter tarts? They're a real Canadian classic so if you love butter tarts, you just have to try this recipe. The homemade pastry shells contain a sweet, vanilla-scented filling with nuts and raisins for the perfect flavour. They are little buttery, flaky pastry shells filled with a syrupy brown sugar filling that you are going to LOVE!
Get the Recipe: Canadian Butter Tarts

Oat Flour Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

A hand dipping an oatmeal raisin cookie into a glass of milk.
Oat Flour Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. Photo credit: Get Inspired Everyday.

Just like the classic cookies but gluten free, these Oat Flour Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are spiced with cinnamon, soft, chewy and crispy edges.
Get the Recipe: Oat Flour Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies

Carrot cake muffins topped with cream cheese frosting and chopped nuts, displayed on a wooden board.
Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies. Photo credit: Boston Girl Bakes.

Carrot Cake cookies with cream cheese frosting is just what your Easter called for! Classic oatmeal cookie loaded with carrots, spices, golden raisins, coconut, and walnuts!
Get the Recipe: Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies

Old-Fashioned Applesauce Cake

A stack of brownies on a white plate.
Old-Fashioned Applesauce Cake. Photo credit: Little Sweet Baker.

This applesauce cake is soft, moist, and perfectly spiced. It's an easy-to-make, old-fashioned recipe that will remind you of the good old days.
Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Applesauce Cake

Irish Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce

A slice of bread pudding topped with raisins and drizzled with caramel sauce on a white plate.
Irish Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce. Photo credit: If You Give A Blonde Kitchen.

This easy dessert is just what your St. Patrick's Day needs! Topped with whiskey sauce and raisins, this Irish bread pudding is delicious.
Get the Recipe: Irish Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce

Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Freshly baked oatmeal chocolate chip cookies with gooey chocolate chips, arranged closely on a light surface.
Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: Feasty Travels.

Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfectly soft and chewy. The cinnamon flavor pairs perfectly with the raisins and chocolate chips.
Get the Recipe: Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Tiffin Recipe

A tray of freshly made cheesecake bars with a swirled chocolate and vanilla topping, cut into squares.
Chocolate Tiffin Recipe. Photo credit: My Morning Mocha.

Learn how to make this easy chocolate tiffin recipe also called tiffin cake. This traybake dessert is simple and has a easy marble design.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Tiffin Recipe

Whole Wheat Rye Muffins With Apples And Raisins

A plate of homemade apple muffins with fresh apples and leaves on a textured table.
Whole Wheat Rye Muffins With Apples And Raisins. Photo credit: A Pinch of Zest.

These fluffy and soft whole wheat rye muffins make an irresistible treat. Topped with crunchy brown sugar and cinnamon streusel.
Get the Recipe: Whole Wheat Rye Muffins With Apples And Raisins

Best Gluten-Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

A plate of homemade oatmeal raisin cookies with a crispy texture, arranged close together.
Best Gluten-Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. Photo credit: My Chef's Apron.

Healthy oatmeal raisin cookies that are deliciously chewy with crispy edges and plenty of crunch to each bite-gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and can be made nut-free or vegan-friendly-an incredibly adaptable recipe.
Get the Recipe: Best Gluten-Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Sour Cream Raisin Meringue Bars

A slice of banana cream pie with a fluffy whipped topping on a white plate, accompanied by a fork, against a pastel background.
Sour Cream Raisin Meringue Bars. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

Sour Cream Raisin Meringue Bars are an easy twist on the old fashioned pie recipe with a buttery oatmeal crumble crust.
Get the Recipe: Sour Cream Raisin Meringue Bars

Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

A slice of carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and a decorative carrot icing on top, surrounded by more cake and crushed nuts on a white plate.
Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: What A Girl Eats.

I think you will love this carrot cake with cream cheese frosting recipe! This gorgeous bakery style cake has 4 layers and marzipan carrots.
Get the Recipe: Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

Best Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe

Homemade oatmeal cookies with raisins and nuts cooling on a wire rack over a wooden table.
Best Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe. Photo credit: Sugar And Soul.

Feast your cookie-loving taste buds on the Best Recipe For Oatmeal Raisin Cookies! They're deliciously chewy and made with browned butter!
Get the Recipe: Best Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe

Carrot Pudding

A bowl of apple crumble topped with caramel sauce, served with a spoon.
Carrot Pudding. Photo credit: I Heart Eating.

Steamed carrot pudding with vanilla sauce tastes like super moist carrot cake and is topped with a creamy vanilla sauce.
Get the Recipe: Carrot Pudding

Spiced Hermit Cookies

Sliced spiced pumpkin bread dusted with powdered sugar, surrounded by scattered raisins on a white surface.
Spiced Hermit Cookies. Photo credit: If You Give A Blonde Kitchen.

Filled with spices and flavored with molasses, hermit cookies are an old-fashioned New England recipe that's easy to make!
Get the Recipe: Spiced Hermit Cookies

Old-Fashioned Applesauce Cake

A slice of spiced carrot cake with raisins, topped with cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, on a white plate with a fork.
Old-Fashioned Applesauce Cake. Photo credit: Little Sweet Baker.

This applesauce cake is soft, moist, and perfectly spiced. It's an easy-to-make, old-fashioned recipe that will remind you of the good old days.
Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Applesauce Cake

Sourdough Bran Muffins

Freshly baked carrot muffins on a copper cooling rack, one split open revealing a moist, nut-filled interior, with whole pecans and carrot pieces nearby.
Sourdough Bran Muffins. Photo credit: Sourdough Brandon.

These old-fashioned Sourdough Bran Muffins are full of fiber and not too sweet. They're extremely moist made with buttermilk, sourdough discard, and molasses.
Get the Recipe: Sourdough Bran Muffins

Irish Barmbrack (Fruit Loaf)

Sliced fruit loaf on a wooden cutting board, with three pieces cut and arranged in a row.
Irish Barmbrack (Fruit Loaf). Photo credit: Caroline's Cooking.

Irish barmbrack is a traditional fruit loaf where the fruit is soaked in sweet tea before making a quick bread. It's a perfect treat with your tea/coffee.
Get the Recipe: Irish Barmbrack (Fruit Loaf)

Superhero Apple Zucchini Carrot Muffins

A hand holding a chocolate chip oatmeal muffin over a muffin tin filled with similar muffins.
Superhero Apple Zucchini Carrot Muffins. Photo credit: Chew Out Loud.

These are called Superhero Muffins for good reason. They're loaded with fresh apples, zucchini, and carrots, plus a dose of chocolate chips if you're so inclined. These are gluten-free, dairy-free, and sweetened only with honey. These muffins are everything your body needs and your taste buds want.
Get the Recipe: Superhero Apple Zucchini Carrot Muffins

Old-Fashioned Raisin Cake

A bundt cake with chocolate chips, dusted with powdered sugar, on a wooden board.
Old-Fashioned Raisin Cake. Photo credit: Caroha.

This old-fashioned raisin cake is super moist and stores incredibly well. It only requires a few staple ingredients and is easy to make.
Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Raisin Cake

Carrot Cake Cookies

Close-up of freshly baked cookies topped with melted white chocolate and chopped nuts, arranged on a parchment-lined tray.
Carrot Cake Cookies. Photo credit: Boulder Locavore.

Carrot Cake Cookies have all the favorite flavors: homey cinnamon, tangy cream cheese, plump raisins, carrot, walnuts, coconut and more. Easy to make!
Get the Recipe: Carrot Cake Cookies

Raisin Scones with Cinnamon Glaze

Two raisin scones drizzled with glaze on a plate and wooden board, with scattered raisins and a cup of syrup on the side.
Raisin Scones with Cinnamon Glaze. Photo credit: If You Give A Blonde Kitchen.

Fluffy and tender, these raisin scones are the perfect afternoon snack. The cinnamon glaze on top guarantees some sweetness in every bite!
Get the Recipe: Raisin Scones with Cinnamon Glaze

Layered Carrot Cake From Scratch

Layered Carrot Cake From Scratch. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This layered carrot cake recipe is absolutely delicious. This 2 layer carrot cake is one of the best carrot cake layer cake recipes out there
Get the Recipe: Layered Carrot Cake From Scratch

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