Raspberry Oatmeal Bars

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling

Yield 2 dozen

Cake mix hurries along the prep work for these yummy bars. Raspberry jam adds a pop of color and sweetness, and oats lend a homey touch. —Trish Bosman-Golata, Rock Hill, South Carolina

Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
2-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup butter, melted
1 jar (12 ounces) seedless raspberry preserves
1 tablespoon water

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, oats and butter until crumbly. Press 3 cups of the crumb mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, stir preserves and water until blended. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Bake 25-28 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts

1 bar: 202 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 181mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.

Cake mix hurries along the prep work for these yummy bars. Raspberry jam adds a pop of color and sweetness, and oats lend a homey touch. —Trish Bosman-Golata, Rock Hill, South Carolina

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