strawberry filled oatmeal bars

Name: Strawberry Filled Oatmeal Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1/2 cup(s) light brown sugar - firmly packed; 1/2 cup(s) salted butter - softened; 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla; 1 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 cup(s) old fashioned oats; 3/4 cup(s) strawberry jam

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Paula Musegades

Waltham, MA

Updated on Jan 17, 2012

I created this recipe one day after coming home from a long vacation and realizing that I didn't have any eggs with which to bake. I knew I had butter, sugar and old-fashioned oats on hand, so I started brainstorming on what I could create with those simple ingredients. After playing around with my one of my grandmother's old recipes for date bars, this is what I came up with. These little squares of goodness are filled with an ooey-gooey layer of strawberry jam, and topped with a crumbly, oaty, brown-sugary topping that is sure to please. I hope you enjoy!

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 35 Min

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yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/2 cup light brown sugar - firmly packed
1/2 cup salted butter - softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup old fashioned oats
3/4 cup strawberry jam

How To Make strawberry filled oatmeal bars

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Using cooking spray, grease one 9x9 inch pan. (You could also line with greased parchment paper.)
Step 3

In a mixer combine all ingredients except butter and strawberry jam until well combined.
Step 4

Mix in softened butter until you have a nice crumbly mixture.
Step 5

Press about 2/3 of the mixture (about 1 1/2 to 2 cups) into the bottom of the baking dish.
Step 6

Heat jam in the microwave (in a microwave safe dish) for about 20 seconds, then stir. This will make step seven MUCH easier.
Step 7

Spread the strawberry jam evenly over the top, allowing room for a small border of oats at the edge. (about 1/4 to 1/2 inch)
Step 8

Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the top.
Step 9

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
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