Double Cherry Cookie Bars

Prep Time:

20 min

Cook Time:

40 min

Total Time:

60 min

Servings:

Double Cherry Cookie Bars are a decadent homemade treat with double the tartness. This oatmeal cookie bar is easy to serve making it a yummy fruity dessert to entertain with. Not only is it great for parties and gatherings, but this recipe has a couple different variations. Add in Kirsch cherry-flavored brandy or sprinkle in chocolate chips for other ways to enjoy this recipe.

Ingredients

1 9 x 9-inch Oatmeal Cookie Crust
3/4 cup reserved Oatmeal Cookie Crust
3/4 cup sliced unblanched almonds
1 10-12 oz jar cherry preserves or all-fruit cherry spread
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp kirsch or 1/4 tsp almond extract
1 cup dried cherries

How to make it

1

Heat oven to 375°F.
2

Bake crust 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown; cool on wire rack.
3

Stir almonds into the reserved 3/4 cup oat mixture; set aside.
4

In medium bowl, combine cherry preserves, lemon juice and kirsch.
5

Stir in dried cherries; let stand 10 minutes.
6

Spread cherry mixture evenly over crust.
7

Sprinkle with the reserved oat-almond mixture; press lightly into cherry filling.
8

Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until nicely browned on top.
9

Cool completely on wire rack.
10

Cut into bars.
11

Store tightly covered at room temperature or freeze.