<p>Double Cherry Cookie Bars are a decadent homemade treat with double the tartness. This oatmeal cookie bar is easy to serve making it a yummy fruity dessert to entertain with. Not only is it great for parties and gatherings, but this recipe has a couple different variations. Add in Kirsch cherry-flavored brandy or sprinkle in chocolate chips for other ways to enjoy this recipe.</p>
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Servings
24 Bars
Directions
Heat oven to 375°F.
Bake crust 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown; cool on wire rack.
Stir almonds into the reserved 3/4 cup oat mixture; set aside.
In medium bowl, combine cherry preserves, lemon juice and kirsch.
Stir in dried cherries; let stand 10 minutes.
Spread cherry mixture evenly over crust.
Sprinkle with the reserved oat-almond mixture; press lightly into cherry filling.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until nicely browned on top.
Cool completely on wire rack.
Cut into bars.
Store tightly covered at room temperature or freeze.
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quaker-429-en
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Recipe Ingredients
Ingredient Value
One 9 x 9-inch Oatmeal Cookie Crust
Ingredient Amount
3/4 Cup(s)
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reserved Oatmeal Cookie Crust
Ingredient Amount
3/4 Cup(s)
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sliced unblanched almonds
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One 10- to 12-ounce
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jar cherry preserves or all-fruit cherry spread
Ingredient Amount
1 Tablespoon(s)
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Lemon Juice
Ingredient Amount
1 Tablespoon(s)
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kirsch or 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Ingredient Amount
1 Cup(s)
Ingredient Value
dried cherries
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4173
Recipe Last PDF Generation
2023-08-28T06:08:24
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<p><em><strong>Serving Tips:</strong></em></p>
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<li><em>If using 8 x 8-inch pan, increase baking time to 35 to 40 minutes.</em></li>
<li><em>Kirsch is cherry-flavored brandy.</em></li>
<li><em>Chocolate Cherry Oatmeal Cookie Bars, sprinkle 1/2 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips over cherry filling before topping with oat-almond mixture.</em></li>
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