RAISIN
RIBBON BARS
(Yield: 20 cookies)
½ cup butter or margarine, softened
2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
1½ cups rolled oats
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
½ cup strawberry jam
Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray an 8-inch baking pan with
non-stick vegetable spray.
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light
and fluffy. Stir in flour, oats, and walnuts. Reserve 1 cup
of mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture into prepared baking
pan.
In a small bowl, combine raisins and jam. Spread to within
½-inch of edges. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture; press
lightly.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool in pan
on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
 
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