Chewy Cherry Vanilla Oatmeal Cookie Bars

"This is my variation on the Quaker Oatmeal Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookie recipe. Sometimes you just want something a little different! These are great for breakfast or a snack!"
 
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Ready In:
40mins
Ingredients:
12
Yields:
18 bars
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ingredients

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directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • In large bowl, beat shortening and sugars until creamy.
  • Add eggs and vanilla. Beat well.
  • Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Mix well.
  • Add oats, cherries, and pecans. Mix well.
  • Spread mixture in an ungreased 9 x 13 metal baking pan.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool for 15 to 30 minutes before cutting into bars.
  • Store tightly covered.

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Reviews

  1. Yummy! I didn't have enough pecans and I substituted white chocolate chips instead. A nice balance between sweet and tart and a great chewy texture. Thanks for posting.
     
  2. I made these this weekend to have for breakfast. We loved them. I followed the recipe exactly except an addition of more walnuts. Delicious, chewy, and goes great with a steaming mug of spiced tea. Excellent!
     
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  1. Yummy! I didn't have enough pecans and I substituted white chocolate chips instead. A nice balance between sweet and tart and a great chewy texture. Thanks for posting.
     

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