Oatmeal Cherry Bars Recipe

Name: Oatmeal Cherry Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 c. margarine; 2 c. brown sugar; 2 c. flour; 2 c. quick oats (not instant); 2 tsp. baking soda; 21 oz. can cherry pie filling; 2 Tbsp. sugar; 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. cornstarch; 1/2 tsp. almond extract; chopped nuts (optional)

Servings: persons

3/4 c. margarine
2 c. brown sugar
2 c. flour
2 c. quick oats (not instant)
2 tsp. baking soda
21 oz. can cherry pie filling
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. almond extract
chopped nuts (optional)

1
Combine flour, oats and soda. With electric mixer, beat margarine and brown sugar until fluffy. Combine mixtures on low speed until crumbly. Stir in nuts. Spread half the dough on bottom of greased 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
2
In blender, puree pie filling 5 seconds.
3
Push whole cherries to bottom.
4
Puree another 5 seconds.
5
Pour into medium saucepan.
6
Combine sugar and cornstarch.
7
Mix with cherry filling. Cook, stirring constantly, over low heat until thick and bubbly.
8
Pour over dough in pan evenly. Spread remaining dough evenly over cherry mixture.
9
Bake at 325u00b0 for 45 minutes until golden.
10
Cool and cut into 24 bars.

1407

kcal

Calories

Fat

299

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 c. margarine, 2 c. brown sugar, 2 c. flour, 2 c. quick oats (not instant), and more.

Yes, Oatmeal Cherry Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Oatmeal Cherry Bars

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