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Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

These crunchy fruity bars are a real treat and super easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 24 -36 bars
Course: Bars, Cookies &amp
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1-3/4 stick cold butter cut into pieces
  • 1 c flour
  • ½ c white whole wheat flour
  • 1-1/2 c oats – I used quick 1 minute oats
  • 1 c packed brown sugar
  • 1 t baking powder
  • ¼ t salt
  • 1 jar 10-12 oz strawberry preserves

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Mix together the flours, sugar, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Use a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the oat mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Sprinkle half of the mixture into the pan and pack tightly. Spoon dollops of the strawberry preserves around the crust and spread evenly with a knife. Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the top and pat down lightly.
  4. Bake 35-40 minutes until golden brown on the top.
  5. Cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.