PINEAPPLE ALMOND BARS

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From Cynthiana, Kentucky, Janice Smith shares the recipe for these yummy bar cookies. Oats and almonds are a crunchy complement to the sweet pineapple filling.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
5 tablespoons reduced-fat butter
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 tablespoons sliced almonds
1 cup pineapple preserves

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the flour, oats and brown sugar; cover and process until blended. Add butter and extract; cover and pulse until crumbly. Remove 1/2 cup crumb mixture to a bowl; stir in sliced almonds., Press remaining crumb mixture into a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Spread preserves over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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