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5* Raspberry Oatmeal Bars

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5* Raspberry Oatmeal Bars

Simple & Delicious September/October 2009
Reviews rate this recipe 5 Stars!
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Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling
Yield: 2 dozen.

Cake mix hurries along the prep work for these yummy bars. Raspberry jam adds a pop of color and sweetness, and oats lend a homey touch. —Trish Bosman-Golata, Rock Hill, South Carolina

Ingredients:
• 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
• 2-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 jar (12 ounces) seedless raspberry preserves
• 1 tablespoon water

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, oats and butter until crumbly. Press 3 cups of the crumb mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 5 minutes.

In a small bowl, stir preserves and water until blended. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Bake 25-28 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

1 bar equals 202 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 181 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.++++ Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.