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Double Cherry Cookie Bars

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  • 24

    Servings

  • 20 min

    Preparation Time

  • 40 min

    Cook Time

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Double Cherry Cookie Bars are a decadent homemade treat with double the tartness. This oatmeal cookie bar is easy to serve making it a yummy fruity dessert to entertain with. Not only is it great for parties and gatherings, but this recipe has a couple different variations. Add in Kirsch cherry-flavored brandy or sprinkle in chocolate chips for other ways to enjoy this recipe.

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Ingredients

  • 1 9 x 9-inch Oatmeal Cookie Crust
  • 3/4 cup reserved Oatmeal Cookie Crust
  • 3/4 cup sliced unblanched almonds
  • 1 10-12 oz jar cherry preserves or all-fruit cherry spread
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp kirsch or 1/4 tsp almond extract
  • 1 cup dried cherries

Cooking Instructions

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Bake crust 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown; cool on wire rack.
  • Stir almonds into the reserved 3/4 cup oat mixture; set aside.
  • In medium bowl, combine cherry preserves, lemon juice and kirsch.
  • Stir in dried cherries; let stand 10 minutes.
  • Spread cherry mixture evenly over crust.
  • Sprinkle with the reserved oat-almond mixture; press lightly into cherry filling.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until nicely browned on top.
  • Cool completely on wire rack.
  • Cut into bars.
  • Store tightly covered at room temperature or freeze.

Serving Tips:

  • If using 8 x 8-inch pan, increase baking time to 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Kirsch is cherry-flavored brandy.
  • Chocolate Cherry Oatmeal Cookie Bars, sprinkle 1/2 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips over cherry filling before topping with oat-almond mixture.

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