fruity oatmeal bars
These bars are so yummy! They have a great buttery crunch which is not too sweet. The raspberry jam adds just the right combination of sweet and tart. You can serve them as a dessert with coffee, after school snack or as part of a holiday cookie tray. Make sure that they are completely cool before cutting.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
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yield
18 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 cups dry rolled oats
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup softened butter
- 13 ounces jar seedless raspberry, blackberry or peach preserves.
How To Make fruity oatmeal bars
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with aluminum foil. Spray the foil generously with non-stick baking spray.
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Step 2In a medium bowl, stir together the first 6 dry ingredients.
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Step 3Mix the softened butter in with your hands. Press 4 cups of the cookie mixture into the bottom of the baking pan.
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Step 4Spread the preserves over the oatmeal crust in the baking sheet. Leave about 1/4" along the edges. Sprinkle the remaining oatmeal crumbs on top of the preserves and press down lightly.
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Step 5Bake the cookie bars for about 40 minutes until the edges and top are lightly browned. Remove pan to a cooling rack for 2-3 hours until firm and completely cooled.
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Step 6Carefully take the cookie out of the pan using the foil to gently lift. Place the cooled cookie on a cutting board. Using a large knife sprayed with cooking spray, cut into 18 small pieces or desired shapes and sizes. Peel foil from bottom.
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Step 7Store covered in a cool dry place.
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