Jam-Filled Oatmeal Bars
If I have a box of cake mix that has been there a bit too long, I will make this cookie recipe. You would never know that the cake mix was a little stale.
Jam-Filled Oatmeal Bars
one 18-1/2 ounce pkg. yellow cake mix
2-1/2 cups quick oats
1 cup butter, softened
Jam or preserves
1 tablespoon water, if needed
If the dry cake mix is lumpy, sift before using. In large mixing bowl, combine dry cake mix and oatmeal. Add butter and mix until crumbly. Press 3 cups of the crumb mixture into greased 9 by 13-inch baking pan. Reserve remainder for topping. Use bottom of a glass to flatten evenly. Bake at 350 F for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack.
Meanwhile, in another bowl, stir jam or preserves until blended, adding 1 tablespoon of water if too thick to spread. Spread jam on baked crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
Bake at 350 F. for 25 to 28 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool and cut into bars. Makes 2 dozen bars.
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