Raspberry Cream Cheese Bars |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 30 |
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You can choose any flavor of preserves. Ingredients:
3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine, softened |
1 cup packed brown sugar |
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats |
1 1/2 cups flour |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
11 ounces cream cheese, softened |
1/2 cup sugar |
2 eggs |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
1 (18 ounce) jar red raspberry preserves |
1/3 cup chopped slivered almonds |
Directions:
1. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar.
2. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well.
3. Press 3/4 of the mixture into a greased 13x9 pan.
4. Bake at 350 for 11-13 minutes or until set and edges just begin to brown.
5. Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar.
6. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
7. Spread over crust.
8. Drop preserves by spoonfuls over cream cheese mixture; carefully spread evenly.
9. Combine almonds and remaining oat mixture; sprinkle over preserves.
10. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set and edges are golden brown.
11. Cool before cutting.
12. Store in refrigerator.
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