Fruit Preserve Bars

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Title: Fruit Preserve Bars
Categories: Cookies, Preserve
Yield: 20 servings

1 c Butter 1/2 ts Almond Extract
1 c Brown Sugar, packed 1 1/2 c Oats, uncooked
1 1/2 c Flour 1 c Fruit Preserves
1/2 ts Baking Soda 1/4 c Sliced Almonds, toasted

baking soda; mix well. Blend in extract. Stir in oats. Spread mixture
in bottom of greased 13x9 inch pan. Spread with preserves to within 1/2
inch of outer edge of pan. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 375 degrees
for 22 to 25 minutes. Cool and cut into bars. Makes 20 bars
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Grease 13x9 inch pan
Note 1: Experiment with different flavor combinations of extract, nuts and
preserves.
Note 2: Oats can be old-fashioned or quick, but not instant.

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