Best Cherry Oatmeal Cookie Bars Recipes

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CHEWY CHERRY VANILLA OATMEAL COOKIE BARS



Chewy Cherry Vanilla Oatmeal Cookie Bars image

This is my variation on the Quaker Oatmeal Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookie recipe. Sometimes you just want something a little different! These are great for breakfast or a snack!

Provided by Dwynnie

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 18 bars

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup shortening
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1 1/2 cups dried sour cherries
1/4-1/2 cup chopped pecans

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.8, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 23.5, Sodium 147.9, Carbohydrate 44.4, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 17.5, Protein 6.5

CHERRY OATMEAL COOKIE BARS



Cherry Oatmeal Cookie Bars image

These are really tasty. I adapted this recipe from Razzle Rasperry Oatmeal Cookie Bars #88383. I use sucanat and whole wheat or spelt flour to make these healthier. They still taste delicious.

Provided by Sharbysyd

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (16 ounce) bags frozen cherries, thawed
1 cup sucanat
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup margarine, melted

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.3, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 159.4, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 7.8, Protein 3

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