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August 8, 2011
Raspberry-Oat Bars
Keepsake Cookies
Prep time:
15 minutesCooking time:
20 minutes“Grandma would always serve these bars for brunch or when she had friends over for tea. ”
Ingredients
Serves 24
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) margarine, softened
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups rolled or quick oats
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 (10-ounce) jar red-raspberry preserves
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Beat margarine and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer set at medium until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
2
Add oats, flour, salt and baking soda to bowl; mix until crumbly. Press half the mixture into prepared baking dish.
3
Spread preserves evenly over oat mixture. Sprinkle remaining oat mixture over preserves.
4
Bake until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
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Store these tasty bars in an airtight container, separated by waxed paper, for up to 1 week. They are perfect for a quick breakfast treat.
Great Pairings
Caramel-Apple Bars
Rolled oats, oatmeal and quick-cooking oats can be used interchangeably in any recipe. Check the cost of each in the supermarket and purchase the lowest-priced variety available.
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