Chocolate, Raisin & Oat Bars

1 cup raisins
1/4 c orange juice
1 1/2 c flour
1 1/2 c quick cooking oats
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 c (1 1/2 sticks) margarine, softened
1 1/2 c firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
4 squares Semi Sweet baking chocolate

Preheat over to 350. Combine raisins and orange juice in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 30 sec. Let stand 10 min. Meanwhile, combine flour, oats, baking powder and salt, set aside. Beat margarine and suar in large bowl with electric mixer on med speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until well blended after each addition. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing well after each addition. Sir in raisin mixture and chocolate.
Spread dough into 13 x 9 baking pan sprayed wtith cooking spray.
bake 20 to22 min or until cente is set. Cool completely on wire rac before cutting.
Makes 32 servings

Number of Servings: 32

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DAGGIE50.