Apple Butter Bars by Calico

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Apple Butter Bars
Submitted by calico on January 15, 2008 at 3:43 pm

2 cups oatmeal (quick or old-fashioned, uncooked)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup light brown sugar
3/4 cup (12 tablespoons) butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup apple butter
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 350°.

In large bowl, combine all ingredients except apple butter and nuts; mix until crumbly.

Reserve 1 cup oatmeal mixture. Press remaining mixture on bottom of greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Bake 13 to 15 minutes; cool.

Spread apple butter over partially baked crust. Sprinkle reserved 1 cup oatmeal mixture over top; sprinkle with nuts (if using).

Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan on wire rack; cut into 2-inch squares. Makes about 2 dozen bars.

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