If available, enhance the filling of these
cookie bars by adding 1/2 cup fresh huckleberries to the preserves.
Huckleberry Bars
- 3/4 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
1 (9-ounce) jar huckleberry preserves
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Cream butter and sugar together until
light and fluffy.
- Stir in dry ingredients. Mixture will
be crumbly. Pat half crumb mixture into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking
pan.
- Spread evenly with the preserves and sprinkle
with remaining crumb mixture. Bake
for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
Makes about 36 bars.