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Oatmeal Jam Struesel Bars

Crunchy, chewy, oatmealy squares of sweet goodness! Bake at 375 F for 25 min until golden brown. Makes a 9x13 baking pan
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 20 bars

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a Medium size mixing bowl combine the flour, sugar and salt. Cut in the butter and shortening with a pastry cutter or alternately use your food processor and pulse until the fats are well incorporated. Stir in the nuts and the oatmeal.
  • Remove and reserve 1 ½ cups for the topping. Press remaining mixture evenly over the bottom of your 9x13 inch pan. Spread jam evenly and carefully over the top of the crumb mixture. Some jams spread easier than others but be persistent and you will prevail! Sometimes using clean fingers to help spread the jam is helpful. Just saying…..
  • Sprinkle the remaining crumbs evenly over the top and pop her in the oven for 25 minutes. Cool completely then cut into squares. Be sure and sample one before the kids get home from baseball practice to make sure they are edible. Ha! You may want to hide 2 or 3 more in the Laundry Room in case your blood sugar drops while you’re folding socks. HaHa!