Double Cherry Streusel Bars Recipe

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Double Cherry Streusel Bars
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Directions:

  1. In a small saucepan bring water to boiling.
  2. Remove from heat.
  3. Add dried cherries and let stand for 10 minutes or until softened.
  4. Drain and set aside.
  5. For crust, in a large mixing bowl combine oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.
  6. Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  7. Reserve 1 cup of the crumb mixture.
  8. Stir the almonds into the reserved crumb mixture; set aside.
  9. Press remaining crumb mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
  10. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 12 minutes.
  11. Meanwhile, for filling, stir together the drained cherries, cherry preserves, and lemon peel.
  12. Spread the filling evenly over baked crust; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
  13. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes more or until top is golden brown.
  14. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
  15. In a small saucepan combine the chocolate pieces and shortening; heat over medium-low heat until chocolate is melted.
  16. Drizzle melted chocolate mixture over baked bars.
  17. Cut into bars.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 302.83 Kcal (1268 kJ)
Calories from fat 145.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.13g 25%
Cholesterol 30.5mg 10%
Sodium 50.8mg 2%
Potassium 164.29mg 3%
Total Carbs 40.02g 13%
Sugars 26.24g 105%
Dietary Fiber 2.11g 8%
Protein 3.45g 7%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 55.7mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 227.77 Kcal (954 kJ)
Calories from fat 109.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.13g 25%
Cholesterol 22.94mg 10%
Sodium 38.21mg 2%
Potassium 123.57mg 3%
Total Carbs 30.1g 13%
Sugars 19.73g 105%
Dietary Fiber 1.59g 8%
Protein 2.6g 7%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.8mg 6%
Calcium 41.9mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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