Apple Butter Oatmeal Bars with a Twist

Indulge in the delightful combination of rich oat layers embracing a luscious apple butter filling, perfect for a quick fruity dessert or an on-the-go snack.

Ingredients

1 ½	all-purpose flour
1	teaspoon baking soda
1	teaspoon salt
2 ½	rolled oats
1 ½	white sugar
1	cup margarine, melted
1 ½	apple butter

Instructions

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and generously grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix in rolled oats and white sugar. Incorporate the melted margarine until the mixture is well blended. Press half of this oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Spread a generous layer of apple butter over the oat mixture. Top with the remaining oat mixture and gently press down with a spoon.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven until the oat layers are crisp and lightly browned, approximately for 55 minutes.

Jul 19, 2024