Cherry Oatmeal Bars

Are you looking for a tasty treat to enjoy? Try these Cherry Oatmeal Bars! These are sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Cherry Oatmeal Bars

Ingredients:                                                               

• ½ cup light brown sugar or coconut sugar                                        
• 1 cup flour or gluten free flour                                                                   
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda                                         
• ⅛ teaspoon salt 
• 1 cup rolled oats
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract  
• ½ cup butter, softened
• ¾ cup cherry pie filling or jam  

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 and line 8×8 square baking dish with parchment paper. 

Combine brown sugar, flour, baking soda, salt, and oats. 

Stir or use hands to incorporate butter until the mixture is crumbly. 

Press 2 cups into bottom of baking dish. 

Next, evenly spread filling to ¼ inch from edge.

Sprinkle on remaining crumb mixture and lightly press into jam. 

Bake 30-40 minutes until light brown. 

Cool, cut into bars and serve.