Oatmeal Cookie Cherry Bars Recipes

APRICOT-CHERRY BARS WITH OATMEAL CRUMBLE TOPPING

Steps:

• Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position; heat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a 13-by-9-inch Pyrex baking pan with vegetable cooking spray. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar and salt. Stir in butter with a fork until well mixed and clumps have formed. Spread 1 1/2 packed cups of oat mixture over the bottom of the pan, pressing to form a thin crust.
• Mix coconut, almonds, cherries, apricots and milk in a large bowl. Pour over crust, using a rubber spatula to evenly distribute and press down. Sprinkle remaining oat mixture over dried fruit filling.
• Bake until lightly golden, about 30 minutes. Cool to room temperature. (You can cover and store at room temperature up to 2 days.)
• To serve, cut into generous 1 1/2-inch squares.

OATMEAL COOKIE CHERRY BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In mixing bowl or with electric mixer, beat softened butter and sugars together.
• Add egg and vanilla, beating on high speed for 1 minutes.
• Add flour, baking soda, salt, and oats. Mix just until fully combined. Place in freezer for 15 minutes to chill.
• Spray 8×8 or 11×7 baking dish with cooking spray. Pat 2/3 of the oatmeal cookie dough into bottom of dish, creating a solid layer. Top with 1 cup cherry pie filling. Dollop the remaining cookie dough on top of the cherries, covering as much of the pan as possible (it will spread as it cooks).
• Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, depending if if you would like your bars more on the gooey or crisp side.

CHERRY OATMEAL COOKIE BARS

Steps:

• Check cherries for pits. Drain. Put cherries into a blender (one bag at a time) and blend until somewhat blended but still chunky. Put into a colander or strainer to drain.
• Combine sucanat, flour, baking powder, salt and oats.
• Add margarine and stir.
• Put 3/4 of flour mixture into a greased or sprayed 9x13 pan and pat it down.
• Spread blended cherries on top.
• Top with rest of flour mixture.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes at 350 degrees.

CHEWY CHERRY VANILLA OATMEAL COOKIE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F
• In large bowl, beat shortening and sugars until creamy.
• Add eggs and vanilla. Beat well.
• Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Mix well.
• Add oats, cherries, and pecans. Mix well.
• Spread mixture in an ungreased 9 x 13 metal baking pan.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Cool for 15 to 30 minutes before cutting into bars.
• Store tightly covered.

CHERRY OATMEAL COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chips and walnuts. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 11-13 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.