Apple Oatmeal Bars

1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup butter OR margarine, softened 2 large eggs 1/2 cup whole wheat flour1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon baking powder3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, and diced1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats 1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts plus more [...]

Apricot Oatmeal Bars

Crumb Mixture:1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 1/4 cups quick-cooking oats1/2 cup granulated sugar3/4 cup butter, melted1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons vanilla extractFilling:1 (10-ounce) jar apricot preserves1/2 cup flaked coconutPreheat oven to 350*F (175*C). Lightly grease a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Set aside.For crumb mixture, in large mixing bowl combine all [...]

Apricot Oatmeal Linzer Bars

2 cups quick or old fashioned oats2 cups ground almonds or pecans – divided use1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups butter, softened 1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, divided use2 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 (18-ounce) jar apricot preserves (about 1 1/2 cups) [...]

Berry Streusel Bars

1 1/2 cups quick or old fashioned oats1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 3/4 cup butter, melted 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw) 1/3 cup raspberry or strawberry preserves 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel (optional)Heat oven to 350°F (175°C).In large bowl, combine oats, [...]

Butterscotch Scotchies

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup butter-flavored vegetable shortening 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 1/2 tablespoons grated orange peel, (1 medium orange) 2 tablespoons water 3 cups quick or old-fashioned oats, uncooked 1 2/3 cups (11-ounce package) NESTLÉ TOLL [...]

Cappuccino Caramel Bars

3 cups quick or old fashioned oats2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans – divided use1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup butter, softened 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder or instant espresso coffee 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3/4 cup caramel ice [...]

Caramel Oatmeal Bars

1 3/4 cups quick or old fashioned oats1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided use3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional) 3/4 cup butter, melted 1 (12-ounce) package (2 cups ) semisweet chocolate chips1 cup chopped nuts 1 cup caramel ice cream toppingHeat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease bottom [...]

Cherry Oatmeal Bars

1 cup vegetable shortening 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie fillingPreheat oven to 375°F.Beat shortening, brown sugar and vanilla in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Stir in flour and salt. Divide mixture in half.Press [...]

Chewy Choc-Oat Chip Bars

1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) 2 1/2 cups Quaker® Oats (quick OR old fashioned, uncooked) 2 cups NESTLÉ TOLL [...]

Chewy Granola Bars

1 1/2 cups baking mix 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter OR margarine, softened 1 large egg 1/3 cup semisweet chocoate chipsPreheat oven to 350°F.Combine baking mix, oats, brown sugar in a medium bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the [...]