Chewy Cherry Oat Bars

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The perfect mixture of sweet and tart - these Chewy Cherry Bars are a perfect addition to any part of your day!

Made with Louisburg Cider Mill Cherry Preserves, this snack will quickly work its way into your weekly rotation!

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Ingredients

• Non-Stick Cooking Spray

• 1/2 C. Butter (softened)

• 1 C. Firmly Packed Brown Sugar

• 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract

• 1 C. All-purpose Flour

• 1 C. Quick Cooking Rolled Oats

• 1 tsp. Baking Powder

• 2/3 C. Louisburg Cider Mill Cherry Preserves

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Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350º F. Coat 8-inch square baking pan with non-stick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.

2. Beat butter and brown sugar in a medium bowl with a mixer on medium speed until smooth and fluffy.

3. Blend in vanilla extract.

4. Mix flour, oats, and baking powder in a medium bowl until blended. Gradually add it to the butter & brown sugar mix until well combined and the crumb mix begins to form. Reserve 1/2 cup of crumb mixture.

5. Firmly pack remaining crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a crust. Spoon Louisburg Cider Mill Cherry Preserves over the crust, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.

6. Bake 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned.

7. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

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Shop at LouisburgCiderMill.com for some of these ingredients and see what other items you can add to your pantry this season!

If you can't find it online, visit our Country Store in Louisburg, KS for some more options!