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Ingredients
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- ½ cup butter, softened to room temperature
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1¼ cups rolled oats
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup apricot preserves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking dish.
- Blend softened butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add baking soda, oats, and flour; mix until crumbly.
- Press 2 cups of the mixture into the bottom of the dish.
- Spread apricot preserves over the crust, leaving a ¼ inch border.
- Sprinkle remaining oat mixture on top evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown, then cool completely.
- Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
Use high-quality apricot preserves for best flavor.
Ensure butter is softened for easy mixing.
Cool completely before cutting for neat edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 25