Tahini Cookies and Bars

ingredients for cookies:
1 cup raisins
1/4 cup premium tahini
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup light or dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 large egg
3/4 cup whole wheat (or all purpose) flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats