PRUNE BARS

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These will take you back to the time that you spent with your Grandmother. They are wonderful with a cup of coffee while you are reading your favorite book.

Provided by CynthiaA123

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 52m

Yield 24 Bar cookies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb dried prune, chopped
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1/2 cup softened butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 3/4 cups flour
1 1/2 cups oatmeal

Steps:

  • . Chop the prunes and then combine them with the 1cup sugar, 1teaspoon cinnamon and 1cup water. Cook until thickened, about 8 minutes on medium stirring constantly to prevent burning. Cool thoroughly.
  • Cream the 1/2 cup softened butter and 1 cup brown sugar.
  • Add the 1 3/4 cups flour, 1 1/2 cups oatmeal, 1 teaspoon salt and 1teaspoon of the cinnamon. Blend until crumbly.
  • Put 1/2 the amount into a buttered 13 X 9 X 2 pan. Press down in pan.
  • Spread the cooled filling over the bottom crust.
  • Sprinkle the remaing crumb mixture over the filling, pressing down lightly.
  • Bake for 27 minutes at 350* until light brown. Cut into squares when cooled. May be stored in the refrigerator . Let come to room temperature before serving.

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