Raspberry Oat Bars

Name: Raspberry Oat Bars
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1 cup quick-cooking oats; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup whole wheat flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/3 cup cold butter, cubed

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup cold butter, cubed

Directions

1

In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in raspberries until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in extract. Cool.
2

In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, wheat flour, salt and vanilla. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press 2-1/2 cups crumb mixture into a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Spread with cooled berry mixture. Sprinkle with remaining crumbs.
3

Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.