Apricot Oatmeal Bars, Just Like You Remember!

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I am not much for sweets, but when I do develop a sweet tooth, this is what I make. Please note: this is an adopted recipe and I hope to make it soonest. If you make it before I do, I would appreciate feedback, Thanks ! ZWT REGION: United States of America.

by kiwidutch·published 2006-05-08

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Bar Cookie

Servings

24 bars

Total time

1h 10m

prep 20 min

Calories / serving

359 kcal

Ingredients (7)

serves

2 1/2 cups dried apricots, chopped (about 15 to 16 ounces)apricot
4 cups flourflour
3 1/2 cups quick-cooking oatsquick-cooking-oats
2 cups packed light brown sugarbrown-sugar
4 teaspoons baking sodabaking-soda
1/2 teaspoon saltsalt
2 cups unsalted butter, room temperaturebutter

Instructions (7 steps)

01Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray bottom of a 9-by-13-inch rectangular pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
02Place the apricots in saucepan and cover with water. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat and drain. Set aside.
03In work bowl of electric mixer, combine flour, oats, sugar, baking soda and salt.
04Add butter and beat on low speed until a crumbly mixture is formed, about 1 minute. Place half the mixture into the pan and press firmly into an even layer.
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