*  Exported from  MasterCook Mac  *

                           Fruit Preserve Bars

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Serving Size  : 20   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cookies                          Desserts
                Diabetic

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      cup           Butter
   1 1/2  cup           Flour
     1/2  teaspoon      Almond Extract
   1      cup           Fruit Preserves -- no sugar added
   1      cup           Brown Sugar -- packed
     1/2  teaspoon      Baking Soda
   1 1/2  cup           Oats -- uncooked
     1/4  cup           Sliced Almonds -- toasted

Beat butter and sugar until well blended.  Add combined flour and 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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Per serving: 251 Calories; 11g Fat (38% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 36g
Carbohydrate; 25mg Cholesterol; 135mg Sodium