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Raspberry Oatmeal Bars

From the kitchen of Jessica Vailencour

(with help from the Taste of Home Brownie and Bars cookbook)

Cake mix makes the prep work a snap for these bars.  Jessica loves the simplicity and the ease of keeping the ingredients on hand in the pantry.  It’s a perfect last-minute dessert!

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
  • 2 ½ cups quick-cooking oats
  • ¾ cup butter, melted
  • 1 jar (12 ounces) seedless raspberry preserves or jam (Jessica uses seeded jams also)
  • 1 T water

DIRECTIONS

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, oats and butter until crumbly
  • Press 3 cups of crumb mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan
  • Bake 10 minutes.  Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes
  • In a small bowl, stir preserves and water until blended.  Spread over the crust.
  • Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture.
  • Bake for 25-28 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Cool on a wire rack.  Cut into bars.
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