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Cherry Oatmeal Almond Bars

Cherry Oatmeal Almond Bars for a Delicious Snack Time Treat

Cherry Oatmeal Almond Bars are easy, versatile, and deliciously chewy, making them the perfect snack for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar can substitute with white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder for leavening
  • 1 large Egg can substitute with a flax egg for vegan options
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract almond extract can be used
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour try gluten-free flour blend if needed
  • 2 cups Regular Oats quick oats can be used
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Sliced Almonds can substitute with pecans or walnuts
  • 1 cup Cherry Preserves can use raspberry or strawberry preserves

Equipment

  • Baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • spatula
  • wooden spoon
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cherry Oatmeal Almond Bars
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 13x9 inch baking pan with foil.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy, then add light brown sugar and baking powder.
  3. Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually mix in the flour, then fold in the oats and sliced almonds.
  5. Reserve 1/2 cup of the dough and press the remaining dough evenly into the baking pan.
  6. Warm the cherry preserves in a saucepan until spreadable, then spread over the dough base.
  7. Crumble the reserved dough evenly over the cherry preserves.
  8. Bake for 35 minutes or until the top is lightly browned.
  9. Let the bars cool in the pan for 30 minutes before lifting them out and cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Experiment with different fruit preserves for a variety of flavors. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

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